Who should replace Joris Kramer?
CBGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoris Kramer's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Joris Kramer, the best-fitting centre backs are Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Dies Janse, Arthur Theate. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny Bakker at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joris Kramer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joris Kramer
≈ 100% Joris Kramer · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Joris Kramer · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Joris Kramer · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joris Kramer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Joris Kramer, at 94/100 on profile. Dies Janse and Arthur Theate follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joris Kramer?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joris Kramer?
Doppel learns Joris Kramer'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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