Who should replace Jure Balkovec?
LB/CBFatih Karagümrük · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJure Balkovec's profile ↗
Jure Balkovec is a left-back/centre-back for Fatih Karagümrük in the Turkish Super Lig, with 17 appearances this season totalling 1513 minutes. For those searching for the best replacement for Balkovec, Nicolas Cozza from Nantes and Pedro Amaral from Estoril Praia both offer a tactical fit of 80/100, while Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen has a slightly higher fit of 82/100.
Best replacements for Jure Balkovec
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Pedro Amaralsimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Fabio Di Michele Sanchezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 23 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jure Balkovec
≈ 100% Jure Balkovec · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Jure Balkovec · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jure Balkovec · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jure Balkovec?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Cozza (Nantes) does the closest job to Jure Balkovec, at 88/100 on profile. Pedro Amaral and Marvin Peersman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jure Balkovec?
Yes — Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jure Balkovec?
Doppel learns Jure Balkovec's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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