Who should replace Walter Kannemann?
CBGrêmio · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalter Kannemann's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Walter Kannemann, the best-fitting centre backs are Frédéric Nsabiyumva, Néstor Breitenbruch, Sotirios Papagiannopoulos. Frédéric Nsabiyumva (Västerås SK) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sotirios Papagiannopoulos at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Walter Kannemann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Néstor Breitenbruchsimilar↗ | Aldosivi | 31 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Sotirios Papagiannopoulossimilar↗ | AIK | 36 | €100k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Joaquin Pombosimilar↗ | Banfield | 25 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Shawn Adewoyesimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €900k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Max Watsonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 30 | €200k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Luke McNallysimilar↗ | Stoke City | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Jakob Kiilerichsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €900k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Pavle Vagićsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Menno Kochsimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 32 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walter Kannemann
≈ 100% Walter Kannemann · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Walter Kannemann · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Walter Kannemann · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Walter Kannemann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Frédéric Nsabiyumva (Västerås SK) does the closest job to Walter Kannemann, at 93/100 on profile. Néstor Breitenbruch and Sotirios Papagiannopoulos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Walter Kannemann?
Yes — Sotirios Papagiannopoulos (AIK) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Walter Kannemann?
Doppel learns Walter Kannemann's role profile from his 2025 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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