Who should replace Simon Deli?
CBİstanbulspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Deli's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Simon Deli, the best-fitting centre backs are Kaique Rocha, Matties Volckaert, Luc Marijnissen. Kaique Rocha (Athletico) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: James Lawrence at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Simon Deli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaique Rochasimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Matties Volckaertsimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Maxence Maisonneuvesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 27 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | James Lawrencesimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 34 | €200k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Stelios Andreousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 24 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Deli
≈ 100% Simon Deli · strong: Aerial duels won %, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Simon Deli · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simon Deli · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Deli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kaique Rocha (Athletico) does the closest job to Simon Deli, at 92/100 on profile. Matties Volckaert and Luc Marijnissen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simon Deli?
Yes — James Lawrence (Almere City FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simon Deli?
Doppel learns Simon Deli'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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