Who should replace John Egan?
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Egan's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace John Egan, the best-fitting centre backs are Damon Mirani, Leo Greiml, Andreas Hanche Olsen. Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Damon Mirani at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for John Egan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Matty Pearsonsimilar↗ | Huddersfield Town | 33 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Egan
≈ 100% John Egan · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% John Egan · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% John Egan · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Egan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to John Egan, at 94/100 on profile. Leo Greiml and Andreas Hanche Olsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Egan?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John Egan?
Doppel learns John Egan'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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