Who should replace Sam Kersten?
CBSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Kersten's profile ↗
Sam Kersten is a centre-back for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Kersten, Filippo Terracciano from Cremonese offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Gael Alonso and Damon Mirani each provide a fit score of 79/100. These players represent strong alternatives for those looking for similar defensive capabilities.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Federico Riccasimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 32 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Kersten
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Kersten?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Sam Kersten, at 89/100 on profile. Damon Mirani and Kevin Ehlers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sam Kersten?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sam Kersten?
Doppel learns Sam Kersten'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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