Who should replace Michael Keane?
CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Keane's profile ↗
Michael Keane is a centre-back for Everton in the Premier League, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Keane, Jon Martin of Real Sociedad stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Ethan Pinnock from Coventry City offers a strong alternative with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €33m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Fulham | 27 | €8.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Keane
≈ 100% Michael Keane · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Keane · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michael Keane · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Keane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Michael Keane, at 95/100 on profile. Ethan Pinnock and Konstantinos Mavropanos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Keane?
Yes — Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michael Keane?
Doppel learns Michael Keane'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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