Who should replace Tijs Velthuis?
CBPEC Zwolle · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTijs Velthuis's profile ↗
Tijs Velthuis is a centre-back for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, having made 25 appearances this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Velthuis, Casper Widell from Excelsior stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Ashley Phillips from Stoke City and Bruno Martins Indi from Sparta Rotterdam also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Bruno Martins Indisimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 88 | 86 |
| 7 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Tomás Ribeirosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 27 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tijs Velthuis
≈ 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 · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tijs Velthuis · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tijs Velthuis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ashley Phillips (Stoke City) does the closest job to Tijs Velthuis, at 91/100 on profile. Bruno Martins Indi and Casper Widell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tijs Velthuis?
Yes — Bruno Martins Indi (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 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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