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Who should replace Abdullah Iqbal?

CB/LBMjällby AIF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdullah Iqbal's profile ↗

If a club needs to replace Abdullah Iqbal, the best-fitting centre backs are Enda Stevens, Joedrick Pupe, Joris Kayembe. Enda Stevens (Stoke City) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Enda Stevens at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.

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Best replacements for Abdullah Iqbal

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Enda Stevenssimilar↗Stoke City36€100k9181
2Joedrick Pupesimilar↗FCV Dender29€1.3m9183
3Joris Kayembesimilar↗KRC Genk32€1.9m9082
4Matteo Damssimilar↗PSV Eindhoven22€3.7m9081
5Caio Henriquesimilar↗AS Monaco29€12m9082
6Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗Athletico25€7.2m9083
7Yuri Berchichesimilar↗Athletic Club36€900k9084
8Lukas Engelsimilar↗Middlesbrough28€3.1m8983
9Juan Mirandasimilar↗Bologna26€16m8983
10David Raumsimilar↗RB Leipzig28€27m8984
11Marcos Alonsosimilar↗Celta Vigo36€1.3m8981
12Cristián Borjasimilar↗Sporting Braga33€1.6m8982

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Abdullah Iqbal

1. Enda StevensStoke City81/100

≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · 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

2. Joedrick PupeFCV Dender83/100

≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Joris KayembeKRC Genk82/100

≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Abdullah Iqbal?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Enda Stevens (Stoke City) does the closest job to Abdullah Iqbal, at 91/100 on profile. Joedrick Pupe and Joris Kayembe follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abdullah Iqbal?

Yes — Enda Stevens (Stoke City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Abdullah Iqbal?

Doppel learns Abdullah Iqbal's role profile from his 2026 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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