Who should replace David Affengruber?
CBElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace David Affengruber, the best-fitting centre backs are Riccardo Calafiori, Nordi Mukiele, Unai Núñez. Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for David Affengruber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riccardo Calafiori | Bologna | 21 | €53m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Nordi Mukiele | Sunderland | 28 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Unai Núñez | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Joachim Andersen | Crystal Palace | 27 | €21m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ozan Kabak | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Joseph Okumu | Stade de Reims | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Tom Lockyer | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Tuta | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €9.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Giorgio Scalvini | Atalanta | 20 | €37m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Oumar Solet | Udinese | 25 | €22m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiou | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Florian Grillitsch | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Affengruber
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Key passes /90
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Affengruber?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna) does the closest job to David Affengruber, at 91/100 on profile. Nordi Mukiele and Unai Núñez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Affengruber?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 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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