Who should replace Philippe Sandler?
CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilippe Sandler's profile ↗
Philippe Sandler is a centre-back for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Sandler include Danny Bakker from SC Telstar, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Danny da Costa of 1. FSV Mainz 05, with a fit score of 86/100. These players offer a tactical fit for those looking for alternatives who can replace Sandler effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Pierre Kalulusimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Kaan Ayhansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philippe Sandler
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philippe Sandler?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) does the closest job to Philippe Sandler, at 93/100 on profile. Edmond Tapsoba and Danny da Costa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philippe Sandler?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philippe Sandler?
Doppel learns Philippe Sandler'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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