Who should replace Koki Machida?
CB/LB/RBRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoki Machida's profile ↗
Koki Machida is a centre-back/left-back for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, with 34 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Koki Machida include Márton Dárdai from Hertha BSC, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Leo Greiml from NAC Breda, also with a fit score of 81/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical compatibility that aligns well with Machida's role.
Best replacements for Koki Machida
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Robin Frejsimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koki Machida
≈ 100% Koki Machida · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Koki Machida · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Koki Machida · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Koki Machida?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Márton Dárdai (Hertha BSC) does the closest job to Koki Machida, at 93/100 on profile. Edgar González and Leo Greiml follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Koki Machida?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Koki Machida?
Doppel learns Koki Machida's role profile from his 2024/25 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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