Who should replace Samir Chergui?
CB/RBParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamir Chergui's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Samir Chergui, the best-fitting centre backs are Ameen Al-Dakhil, Federico Gatti, Kacper Potulski. Ameen Al-Dakhil (Burnley) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mehdi Zeffane at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Samir Chergui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Mehdi Zeffanesimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 34 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €9.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Timothee Pembelesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samir Chergui
≈ 100% Samir Chergui · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Samir Chergui · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Samir Chergui · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samir Chergui?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ameen Al-Dakhil (Burnley) does the closest job to Samir Chergui, at 91/100 on profile. Federico Gatti and Kacper Potulski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samir Chergui?
Yes — Mehdi Zeffane (Clermont Foot) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samir Chergui?
Doppel learns Samir Chergui'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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