Who should replace Casper Widell?
CBExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCasper Widell's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Casper Widell, the best-fitting centre backs are Anselmo Garcia McNulty, Thomas Lam, Craig Dawson. Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Lam at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Casper Widell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Thomas Lamsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 33 | €300k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Cameron Burgesssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Casper Widell
≈ 100% Casper Widell · low reliability
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Casper Widell?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Casper Widell, at 93/100 on profile. Thomas Lam and Craig Dawson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Casper Widell?
Yes — Thomas Lam (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Casper Widell?
Doppel learns Casper Widell'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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