Who should replace Ivan Mesík?
CB/LBHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Mesík's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ivan Mesík, the best-fitting centre backs are Lukas Ullrich, Aaron Zehnter, Tiago Araújo. Lukas Ullrich (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Marvin Peersman at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ivan Mesík
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Aaron Zehntersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 22 | €5.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Sergio Akiemesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 29 | €4.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirssonsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 27 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | José Gomessimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Marcelo Hermessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 31 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Logi Tomassonsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 26 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Owen Wijndalsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Mesík
≈ 100% Ivan Mesík · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ivan Mesík · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ivan Mesík · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Mesík?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lukas Ullrich (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Ivan Mesík, at 94/100 on profile. Aaron Zehnter and Tiago Araújo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ivan Mesík?
Yes — Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ivan Mesík?
Doppel learns Ivan Mesík'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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