Who should replace Alfie Gilchrist?
CB/RBWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfie Gilchrist's profile ↗
Alfie Gilchrist is a centre-back/right-back for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, with 13 appearances totalling 670 minutes in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gilchrist, Ilias Bronkhorst from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Hiroki Sekine of Stade de Reims, with a fit score of 80/100, are both strong candidates.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroki Sekinesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Iván Fresnedasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 22 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Hidde ter Avestsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Héctor Bellerínsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €2.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfie Gilchrist
≈ 100% Alfie Gilchrist · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alfie Gilchrist · strong: Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90
≈ 100% Alfie Gilchrist · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfie Gilchrist?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hiroki Sekine (Stade de Reims) does the closest job to Alfie Gilchrist, at 91/100 on profile. Filippo Terracciano and Ilias Bronkhorst follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alfie Gilchrist?
Yes — Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alfie Gilchrist?
Doppel learns Alfie Gilchrist'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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