Who should replace Victor Nelsson?
CBGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVictor Nelsson's profile ↗
Victor Nelsson is a centre-back for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, where he made 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Nelsson, Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while both Stephan Ambrosius and Benjamin Nelson provide solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 84 | 76 |
| 11 | David Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.1m | 84 | 75 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Victor Nelsson
≈ 100% Victor Nelsson · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Victor Nelsson · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Victor Nelsson · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Victor Nelsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stephan Ambrosius (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Victor Nelsson, at 89/100 on profile. Benjamin Nelson and Kazunari Kita follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Victor Nelsson?
Yes — Stephan Ambrosius (Hamburger SV) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Victor Nelsson?
Doppel learns Victor Nelsson's role profile from his 2025/26 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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