Who should replace Johan Rapp?
CB/RB/LBIFK Värnamo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Rapp's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Johan Rapp, the best-fitting centre backs are Josip Stanišić, Alvaro Núñez, Anton Gaaei. Josip Stanišić (FC Bayern München) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonathan Howson at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Johan Rapp
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Alvaro Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Josh Keysimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Marius Wolfsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Julian Ryersonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jonathan Howsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ivo Pintosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 36 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Devyne Renschsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €7.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Rapp
≈ 100% Johan Rapp · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Johan Rapp · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Johan Rapp · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johan Rapp?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josip Stanišić (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Johan Rapp, at 92/100 on profile. Alvaro Núñez and Anton Gaaei follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Johan Rapp?
Yes — Jonathan Howson (Middlesbrough) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Johan Rapp?
Doppel learns Johan Rapp'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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