Who should replace Anton Tanghe?
CBSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnton Tanghe's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Anton Tanghe, the best-fitting centre backs are Simon Sandberg, Bjorn Utvik, Jake Cooper. Simon Sandberg (IK Sirius) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Axel Kryger at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Anton Tanghe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Sandbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 32 | €400k | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 88 | 86 |
| 6 | Jacob Haahrsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Papy Djilobodjisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 38 | €100k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anton Tanghe
≈ 100% Anton Tanghe · medium reliability
≈ 100% Anton Tanghe · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Anton Tanghe · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anton Tanghe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Simon Sandberg (IK Sirius) does the closest job to Anton Tanghe, at 95/100 on profile. Bjorn Utvik and Jake Cooper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Anton Tanghe?
Yes — Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Anton Tanghe?
Doppel learns Anton Tanghe'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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