Who should replace Tijs Velthuis?
CBSalernitana · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTijs Velthuis's profile ↗
Tijs Velthuis is a centre-back for Salernitana in Serie B, having made 25 appearances this season with a total of 1766 minutes played. The best replacements for Velthuis include Casper Widell from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Iker Recio from Cádiz, with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Tijs Velthuis, who can replace him effectively, are also Ashley Phillips and David Torres, offering tactical compatibility.
Best replacements for Tijs Velthuis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Jacob Haahrsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Jorge Cabellosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Jack Whatmoughsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tijs Velthuis
≈ 100% Tijs Velthuis · low reliability
≈ 100% Tijs Velthuis · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Tijs Velthuis · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tijs Velthuis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iker Recio (Cádiz) does the closest job to Tijs Velthuis, at 91/100 on profile. Ashley Phillips and Casper Widell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tijs Velthuis?
Yes — Marc Bombardo (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tijs Velthuis?
Doppel learns Tijs Velthuis's role profile from his 2023/24 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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