Who should replace Kacper Potulski?
CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKacper Potulski's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kacper Potulski, the best-fitting centre backs are Jubal, Charlie Cresswell, Malick Thiaw. Jubal (Auxerre) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Brooks at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kacper Potulski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Daniel Ballardsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €22m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €33m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kacper Potulski
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kacper Potulski?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jubal (Auxerre) does the closest job to Kacper Potulski, at 92/100 on profile. Charlie Cresswell and Malick Thiaw follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kacper Potulski?
Yes — John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, 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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