Who should replace Nicolò Bertola?
CB/RBUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Bertola's profile ↗
Nicolò Bertola is a centre-back/right-back for Spezia in Serie B, with 28 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Bertola include Reece Burke from Luton Town, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer similar tactical attributes, making them strong options for teams seeking alternatives to Bertola.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Bertola
≈ 100% Nicolò Bertola · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Bertola · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Bertola · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Bertola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Reece Burke (Luton Town) does the closest job to Nicolò Bertola, at 93/100 on profile. Syb Van Ottele and James Tarkowski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolò Bertola?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolò Bertola?
Doppel learns Nicolò Bertola'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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