Who should replace Ross Sykes?
CB/RB/LBRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoss Sykes's profile ↗
Ross Sykes is a centre-back/right-back for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, with 32 appearances and 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Sykes include Danny Bakker from SC Telstar, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Maik Nawrocki of Hannover 96, with a fit score of 84/100. For those searching for players similar to Sykes, these options provide a strong tactical fit.
Best replacements for Ross Sykes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Éder Militãosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €21m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Robin Gosenssimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 32 | €4.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ross Sykes
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ross Sykes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Éder Militão (Real Madrid) does the closest job to Ross Sykes, at 94/100 on profile. Danny Bakker and Dean Huijsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ross Sykes?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ross Sykes?
Doppel learns Ross Sykes'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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