Who should replace Thomas Keller?
CB/CM1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Keller's profile ↗
Thomas Keller is a centre-back/central midfielder for SG Dynamo Dresden in the 2. Bundesliga. Notable matches include an 86/100 fit score against Virtus Entella and an 81/100 fit score against Corinthians. For those searching for the best replacement for Keller or players similar to him, Andrea Tiritiello and Gustavo Henrique are strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Espen Bjørnsen Garnåssimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 32 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 93 | 79 |
| 7 | Paolo Rozziosimilar↗ | Reggiana | 34 | €100k | 93 | 78 |
| 8 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Mateus Lusuardisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 12 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Keller
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Keller?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) does the closest job to Thomas Keller, at 94/100 on profile. Gustavo Henrique and Henrik Sælebakke Falchener follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Keller?
Yes — Paolo Rozzio (Reggiana) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Keller?
Doppel learns Thomas Keller'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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