Who should replace David Affengruber?
CBElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Affengruber's profile ↗
David Affengruber is a centre-back for Elche in LaLiga 2, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Affengruber, Ismaelo Ganiou from RC Lens offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Ozan Kabak from TSG Hoffenheim also presents a strong option with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €21m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Lewis Millersimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Affengruber
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Affengruber?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to David Affengruber, at 94/100 on profile. Nordi Mukiele and Ozan Kabak follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Affengruber?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Affengruber?
Doppel learns David Affengruber'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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