Who should replace Ewoud Pletinckx?
CB/RBOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEwoud Pletinckx's profile ↗
Ewoud Pletinckx is a centre-back/right-back for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League, having made 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Pletinckx, Jannis Heuer from Preußen Münster and Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol both offer a tactical fit score of 83/100, making them strong alternatives. Additionally, Max Cleworth and Enrico Delprato, both with a fit score of 82/100, could also effectively fill the role.
Best replacements for Ewoud Pletinckx
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Cleworthsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €9.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Enrico Delpratosimilar↗ | Parma | 27 | €6.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ewoud Pletinckx
≈ 100% Ewoud Pletinckx · low reliability
≈ 100% Ewoud Pletinckx · low reliability
≈ 100% Ewoud Pletinckx · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ewoud Pletinckx?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Cleworth (Wrexham) does the closest job to Ewoud Pletinckx, at 94/100 on profile. Enrico Delprato and Jannis Heuer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ewoud Pletinckx?
Yes — Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ewoud Pletinckx?
Doppel learns Ewoud Pletinckx'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →