Who should replace Philippe Sandler?
CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilippe Sandler's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Philippe Sandler, the best-fitting centre backs are Pierre Kalulu, Edmond Tapsoba, Danny da Costa. Pierre Kalulu (Juventus) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny Bakker at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Philippe Sandler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Kalulusimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Tsuyoshi Watanabesimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €9.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Kaan Ayhansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Matheus Reissimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 31 | €2.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Djibril Sidibésimilar↗ | Toulouse | 34 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philippe Sandler
≈ 100% Philippe Sandler · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /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, Pierre Kalulu (Juventus) does the closest job to Philippe Sandler, at 92/100 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 86/100 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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