Who should replace Dara O'Shea?
CBIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDara O'Shea's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Dara O'Shea, the best-fitting centre backs are Timo Hübers, Yerry Mina, David García. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Bell at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dara O'Shea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | David Garcíasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 29 | €4.4m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 32 | €4.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €24m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Jaka Bijolsimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €19m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Germán Pezzellasimilar↗ | Real Betis | 32 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €20m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dara O'Shea
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dara O'Shea?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Dara O'Shea, at 91/100 on profile. Yerry Mina and David García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dara O'Shea?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dara O'Shea?
Doppel learns Dara O'Shea's role profile from his 2024/25 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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