Who should replace James Tarkowski?
CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Tarkowski's profile ↗
James Tarkowski is a centre-back for Everton in the Premier League, with 37 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Tarkowski, Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 89/100, while Leopold Querfeld from 1. FC Union Berlin follows closely with a fit score of 88/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Tarkowski
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Tarkowski?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to James Tarkowski, at 95/100 on profile. Ross Sykes and Marc Guéhi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Tarkowski?
Yes — Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €4.8m, a 85/100 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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