Who should replace Jair?
CBNottingham Forest · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJair's profile ↗
Jair is a centre-back for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, aged 21, with 11 appearances this season. For those searching for the best replacement for Jair, Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart and Patric Pfeiffer from Darmstadt 98 both offer a tactical fit of 80/100, making them strong alternatives. Additionally, Kaique Rocha and Kialonda Gaspar also present solid options, with fit scores of 79/100 and 80/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaique Rochasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jair
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jair?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kaique Rocha (Casa Pia) does the closest job to Jair, at 91/100 on profile. Jeff Chabot and Patric Pfeiffer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jair?
Yes — Kaique Rocha (Casa Pia) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jair?
Doppel learns Jair's role profile from his 2025 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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