Who should replace James Tarkowski?
CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Tarkowski's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace James Tarkowski, the best-fitting centre backs are Leopold Querfeld, Daniel Ballard, Jan Paul van Hecke. Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willy Boly at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for James Tarkowski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Daniel Ballardsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 27 | €22m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €8.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Tarkowski
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Tarkowski?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to James Tarkowski, at 93/100 on profile. Daniel Ballard and Jan Paul van Hecke follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Tarkowski?
Yes — Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Tarkowski?
Doppel learns James Tarkowski'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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