Who should replace Alex Douglas?
CB/LB/RBVästerås SK · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Douglas's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Alex Douglas, the best-fitting centre backs are Quilindschy Hartman, Lucas Esquivel, Anouar El Azzouzi. Quilindschy Hartman (Feyenoord) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonathan Howson at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alex Douglas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €16m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Jonathan Howsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 91 | 88 |
| 6 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Joaquín Piquerezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 28 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 32 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Douglas
≈ 100% Alex Douglas · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alex Douglas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Alex Douglas · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Douglas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Quilindschy Hartman (Feyenoord) does the closest job to Alex Douglas, at 93/100 on profile. Lucas Esquivel and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Douglas?
Yes — Jonathan Howson (Middlesbrough) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Douglas?
Doppel learns Alex Douglas's role profile from his 2024 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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