Who should replace Mason Holgate?
CB/RBWest Bromwich Albion · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMason Holgate's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mason Holgate, the best-fitting centre backs are Husniddin Aliqulov, Leo Greiml, Matthew Pollock. Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Papy Djilobodji at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mason Holgate
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Papy Djilobodjisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 38 | €100k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mason Holgate
≈ 100% Mason Holgate · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Mason Holgate · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mason Holgate · 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 Mason Holgate?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) does the closest job to Mason Holgate, at 93/100 on profile. Leo Greiml and Matthew Pollock follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mason Holgate?
Yes — Papy Djilobodji (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mason Holgate?
Doppel learns Mason Holgate's role profile from his 2024/25 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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