Who should replace Emil Krafth?
RB/CBNewcastle United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmil Krafth's profile ↗
Emil Krafth is a right-back/centre-back for Newcastle United in the Premier League, with 17 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Krafth, Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla has a fit score of 86/100, while Ruben Aguilar from RC Lens and Ali Maamar from RSC Anderlecht both offer a fit of 85/100. These players provide similar tactical roles and could effectively fill the gap left by Krafth.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €2.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Ali Maamarsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 21 | €2.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Krépin Diattasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €5.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 88 |
| 7 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Leganés | 35 | €400k | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Angers | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €2.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Saël Kumbedisimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €12m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 35 | €1.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emil Krafth
≈ 100% Emil Krafth · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Emil Krafth · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Emil Krafth · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emil Krafth?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ruben Aguilar (RC Lens) does the closest job to Emil Krafth, at 94/100 on profile. Juanlu Sánchez and Ali Maamar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Emil Krafth?
Yes — Rubén Peña (Leganés) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Emil Krafth?
Doppel learns Emil Krafth's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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