Who should replace Eric Björkander?
CBIF Brommapojkarna · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Björkander's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Eric Björkander, the best-fitting centre backs are Zach Muscat, Sven Sonnenberg, João Victor. Zach Muscat (SC Farense) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Zach Muscat at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Eric Björkander
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach Muscatsimilar↗ | SC Farense | 33 | €100k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Sven Sonnenbergsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Max Watsonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 30 | €200k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Lucas Haltersimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Unai Elgezabalsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 33 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Maksim Paskotsisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 23 | €3.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Bas Van den Eyndensimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Jakov Medićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €1.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Björkander
≈ 100% Eric Björkander · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eric Björkander · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Eric Björkander · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Björkander?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Zach Muscat (SC Farense) does the closest job to Eric Björkander, at 95/100 on profile. Sven Sonnenberg and João Victor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Björkander?
Yes — Zach Muscat (SC Farense) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric Björkander?
Doppel learns Eric Björkander's role profile from his 2025 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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