Who should replace Michael Svoboda?
CBVenezia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Svoboda's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Michael Svoboda, the best-fitting centre backs are Matt Doherty, Kike Salas, Maximilian Wöber. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Matt Doherty at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Michael Svoboda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 32 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 22 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Rubén Duartesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 31 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 19 | €19m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | €7.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Svoboda
≈ 100% Michael Svoboda · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Michael Svoboda · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Svoboda · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Svoboda?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) does the closest job to Michael Svoboda, at 92/100 on profile. Kike Salas and Maximilian Wöber follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Svoboda?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michael Svoboda?
Doppel learns Michael Svoboda's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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