Who should replace Igor Lichnovsky?
CBFatih Karagümrük · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Lichnovsky's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Igor Lichnovsky, the best-fitting centre backs are Japhet Tanganga, Mattis Adolfsson, Thomas Holmes. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Savić at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Igor Lichnovsky
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Thomas Holmessimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Stefan Savićsimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 35 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Papy Djilobodjisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 38 | €100k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Lichnovsky
≈ 100% Igor Lichnovsky · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Igor Lichnovsky · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Igor Lichnovsky · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Lichnovsky?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) does the closest job to Igor Lichnovsky, at 88/100 on profile. Mattis Adolfsson and Thomas Holmes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Lichnovsky?
Yes — Stefan Savić (Trabzonspor) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Igor Lichnovsky?
Doppel learns Igor Lichnovsky's role profile from his 2025/26 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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