Who should replace Papy Djilobodji?
CBGaziantep FK · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPapy Djilobodji's profile ↗
Papy Djilobodji is a centre-back for Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 34 appearances in the 2023/24 season. The best replacement for Djilobodji includes Justin Hubner of Fortuna Sittard, with a fit score of 89/100, and Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who has a fit score of 88/100. Players similar to Djilobodji, such as Taha Altıkardeş and Emin Bayram, also present strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Papy Djilobodji
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 5 | Calvin Brackelmannsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Papy Djilobodji
≈ 100% Papy Djilobodji · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Papy Djilobodji · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Papy Djilobodji · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Papy Djilobodji?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Papy Djilobodji, at 93/100 on profile. Ross Sykes and Taha Altıkardeş follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Papy Djilobodji?
Yes — Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Papy Djilobodji?
Doppel learns Papy Djilobodji's role profile from his 2023/24 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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