Who should replace Josip Šutalo?
CBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosip Šutalo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Josip Šutalo, the best-fitting centre backs are Tobias Kvalvagnes Guddal, Rockson Yeboah, Abdullah Iqbal. Tobias Kvalvagnes Guddal (Tromsø IL) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tim Ream at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Josip Šutalo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobias Kvalvagnes Guddalsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 24 | €3.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Rockson Yeboahsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 22 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Abdullah Iqbalsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Tim Reamsimilar↗ | Fulham | 39 | €100k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Marius Lodesimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 33 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Hrvoje Smolčićsimilar↗ | Kocaelispor | 26 | €1.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Patrick Nwadikesimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 28 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Ismael Kandousssimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 29 | €1.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Kingsley Gyamfisimilar↗ | Östers IF | 22 | €300k | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josip Šutalo
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josip Šutalo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tobias Kvalvagnes Guddal (Tromsø IL) does the closest job to Josip Šutalo, at 90/100 on profile. Rockson Yeboah and Abdullah Iqbal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josip Šutalo?
Yes — Tim Ream (Fulham) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josip Šutalo?
Doppel learns Josip Šutalo'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →