Who should replace Scott McKenna?
CBLas Palmas · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitScott McKenna's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Scott McKenna, the best-fitting centre backs are Dan Burn, David García, Germán Pezzella. Dan Burn (Newcastle United) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Germán Pezzella at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Scott McKenna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | David Garcíasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €4.4m | 90 | 75 |
| 3 | Germán Pezzellasimilar↗ | Real Betis | 35 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Chumisimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €800k | 88 | 75 |
| 6 | Chidozie Awaziemsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €2.6m | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Tyrone Mingssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 12 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Scott McKenna
≈ 100% Scott McKenna · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Scott McKenna · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Scott McKenna · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Scott McKenna?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dan Burn (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Scott McKenna, at 92/100 on profile. David García and Germán Pezzella follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Scott McKenna?
Yes — Germán Pezzella (Real Betis) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Scott McKenna?
Doppel learns Scott McKenna'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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