Who should replace William Saliba?
CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Saliba's profile ↗
William Saliba is a centre-back for Arsenal in the Premier League, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Saliba, Ismaelo Ganiou from RC Lens offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Marco Rente from FC Groningen also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Colwillsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €55m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €14m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match William Saliba
≈ 100% William Saliba · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% William Saliba · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% William Saliba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for William Saliba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Levi Colwill (Chelsea) does the closest job to William Saliba, at 93/100 on profile. Edmond Tapsoba and Ismaelo Ganiou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace William Saliba?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for William Saliba?
Doppel learns William Saliba'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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