Who should replace Rosen Bozhinov?
CBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRosen Bozhinov's profile ↗
Rosen Bozhinov is a centre-back for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, with 16 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bozhinov, Husniddin Aliqulov from Çaykur Rizespor, with a fit score of 81/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Nicola Pietrangeli of Südtirol, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Matisse Didden from FC Utrecht, with a fit score of 79/100.
Best replacements for Rosen Bozhinov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciaron Brownsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 28 | €1.5m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €33m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rosen Bozhinov
≈ 100% Rosen Bozhinov · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rosen Bozhinov · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rosen Bozhinov · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rosen Bozhinov?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ciaron Brown (Oxford United) does the closest job to Rosen Bozhinov, at 93/100 on profile. Matisse Didden and Nicola Pietrangeli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rosen Bozhinov?
Yes — Lorenco Šimić (US Avellino 1912) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rosen Bozhinov?
Doppel learns Rosen Bozhinov'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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