Who should replace Gerrit Nauber?
CBGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerrit Nauber's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gerrit Nauber, the best-fitting centre backs are Matthias Ginter, Mike Van der Hoorn, Daniele Rugani. Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mike Van der Hoorn at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gerrit Nauber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Vincent Sassosimilar↗ | Boavista | 35 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerrit Nauber
≈ 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: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Gerrit Nauber, at 92/100 on profile. Mike Van der Hoorn 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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