Who should replace Boris Popović?
CB/RBCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoris Popović's profile ↗
Boris Popović is a centre-back/right-back for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League, currently valued at €1m. Notable matches include his performances against Cheick Keita with a fit score of 78/100 and Peru Rodríguez, who achieved a fit score of 81/100. For those looking for the best replacement for Popović, players such as Rodríguez and Sgarbi offer similar tactical profiles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheick Keitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €3.8m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Peru Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Jakov Medićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €1.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boris Popović
≈ 100% Boris Popović · low reliability
≈ 100% Boris Popović · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Boris Popović · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Boris Popović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cheick Keita (RC Sporting Charleroi) does the closest job to Boris Popović, at 93/100 on profile. Peru Rodríguez and Filippo Sgarbi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Boris Popović?
Yes — Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Boris Popović?
Doppel learns Boris Popović'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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