Who should replace Benoit De Jaegere?
CBSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenoit De Jaegere's profile ↗
Benoit De Jaegere is a centre-back for SV Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League, with 17 appearances and 946 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for De Jaegere, Nicolas Cozza from Nantes stands out with a fit score of 83/100, while Mertcan Ayhan of FC Schalke 04 offers a strong alternative with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mertcan Ayhansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 20 | €8.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Jeanuël Belociansimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 21 | €13m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Thibault Delphissimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 24 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Tjark Lasse Schellersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Hugo Gamborsimilar↗ | Troyes | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Sebastian Walukiewiczsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €4.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Kelvin Amiansimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Raphaël Lipinskisimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Luca Ittersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benoit De Jaegere
≈ 100% Benoit De Jaegere · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Benoit De Jaegere · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Benoit De Jaegere · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Benoit De Jaegere?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mertcan Ayhan (FC Schalke 04) does the closest job to Benoit De Jaegere, at 91/100 on profile. Jeanuël Belocian and Nicolas Cozza follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Benoit De Jaegere?
Yes — Thibault Delphis (Annecy FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Benoit De Jaegere?
Doppel learns Benoit De Jaegere'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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