Who should replace Jan Vertonghen?
CBRSC Anderlecht · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Vertonghen's profile ↗
Jan Vertonghen is a centre-back for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 34 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist over 2999 minutes. The best replacement for Vertonghen includes Luka Vušković from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Otávio from FC Porto, with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Vertonghen, focusing on tactical fit, include Edmond Tapsoba and Abdülkerim Bardakcı, both offering strong alternatives.
Best replacements for Jan Vertonghen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Otáviosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €9.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Abdülkerim Bardakcısimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €7.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €14m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Gonçalo Ináciosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 25 | €42m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Vertonghen
≈ 100% Jan Vertonghen · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jan Vertonghen · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jan Vertonghen · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Vertonghen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Jan Vertonghen, at 93/100 on profile. Otávio and Edmond Tapsoba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jan Vertonghen?
Yes — Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.8m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jan Vertonghen?
Doppel learns Jan Vertonghen'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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