Who should replace Kacper Potulski?
CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKacper Potulski's profile ↗
Kacper Potulski is a centre-back for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, having made 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Potulski include Caleb Taylor from Millwall, who has a tactical fit score of 88/100, and Patrick Mainka of 1. FC Heidenheim, with a fit score of 85/100. These players offer similar defensive capabilities and could effectively replace Potulski in a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kacper Potulski
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kacper Potulski?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Kacper Potulski, at 94/100 on profile. Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kacper Potulski?
Yes — Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.6m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kacper Potulski?
Doppel learns Kacper Potulski'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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