Who should replace Max Watson?
CBIFK Norrköping · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Watson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Max Watson, the best-fitting centre backs are Phil Neumann, Dominic Hyam, Hugo Andersson. Phil Neumann (Birmingham City) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny Batth at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Max Watson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Neumannsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €2.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €2.1m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Hugo Anderssonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Fredrik Tobias Bergliesimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 30 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Zé Marcossimilar↗ | Vitória | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Menno Kochsimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 32 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Watson
≈ 100% Max Watson · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Max Watson · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Max Watson · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Watson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Phil Neumann (Birmingham City) does the closest job to Max Watson, at 95/100 on profile. Dominic Hyam and Hugo Andersson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Max Watson?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Max Watson?
Doppel learns Max Watson's role profile from his 2020/25 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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