Who should replace Casper Widell?
CBExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCasper Widell's profile ↗
Casper Widell is a centre-back for Excelsior in the Eredivisie, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Widell include Anselmo Garcia McNulty from PEC Zwolle, with a fit score of 88/100, and Matthew Pollock of Watford, who has a fit score of 84/100. These players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a similar defensive profile.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Federico Riccasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 32 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Casper Widell
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Casper Widell · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Casper Widell?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) does the closest job to Casper Widell, at 95/100 on profile. Anselmo Garcia McNulty and Dan Burn follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Casper Widell?
Yes — Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 88/100 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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