Who should replace Seiji Kimura?
CBKVC Westerlo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSeiji Kimura's profile ↗
Seiji Kimura is a centre-back for KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kimura, Jannis Heuer from Preußen Münster stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Damon Mirani of Heracles Almelo and Husniddin Aliqulov from Çaykur Rizespor also offer strong tactical fits at 80/100 and 82/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Seiji Kimura
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Tomás Ribeirosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Seiji Kimura
≈ 100% Seiji Kimura · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Seiji Kimura · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Seiji Kimura · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Seiji Kimura?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) does the closest job to Seiji Kimura, at 92/100 on profile. Damon Mirani and Husniddin Aliqulov follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Seiji Kimura?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Seiji Kimura?
Doppel learns Seiji Kimura'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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