Who should replace Kyle Walker?
RBBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKyle Walker's profile ↗
Kyle Walker is a right-back for Burnley in the Premier League, with 36 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Walker includes Arnau Martínez from Valencia, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Danilo Veiga from Lecce, with a fit of 77/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for a similar role in the team.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danilo Veigasimilar↗ | Lecce | 24 | €2.4m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Kiliann Sildilliasimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €6.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Jeremy Mellotsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 32 | €700k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Stefan Poschsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Angers | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Nathan Pattersonsimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €16m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Timothy Castagnesimilar↗ | Fulham | 31 | €7.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kyle Walker
≈ 100% Kyle Walker · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kyle Walker · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Kyle Walker · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kyle Walker?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Danilo Veiga (Lecce) does the closest job to Kyle Walker, at 94/100 on profile. Kiliann Sildillia and Jeremy Mellot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kyle Walker?
Yes — Jeremy Mellot (CD Castellón) plays a similar right back role at roughly €700k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kyle Walker?
Doppel learns Kyle Walker's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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