Who should replace Gerrit Nauber?
CBGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerrit Nauber's profile ↗
Gerrit Nauber is a centre-back for Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie, with 9 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Nauber, Matthias Ginter from SC Freiburg and Harry Darling from Norwich City are strong options, with fit scores of 86/100. Players similar to Nauber in tactical fit include Mike Van der Hoorn and Daniele Rugani, offering solid alternatives in defensive roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 32 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerrit Nauber
≈ 100% Gerrit Nauber · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gerrit Nauber · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gerrit Nauber · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gerrit Nauber?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Gerrit Nauber, at 93/100 on profile. Matthias Ginter and Daniele Rugani follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gerrit Nauber?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gerrit Nauber?
Doppel learns Gerrit Nauber'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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