Who should replace Nathan Collins?
CBBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Collins's profile ↗
Nathan Collins is a centre-back for Brentford in the Premier League, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Collins, Leopold Querfeld from 1. FC Union Berlin stands out with a fit score of 89/100, alongside Sven Botman of Newcastle United and Pascal Struijk from Leeds United, both at 84/100. These players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns closely with Collins' role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €54m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Collins
≈ 100% Nathan Collins · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nathan Collins · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathan Collins · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Collins?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sven Botman (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Nathan Collins, at 95/100 on profile. Pascal Struijk and Alejandro Catena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan Collins?
Yes — Reece Burke (Charlton Athletic) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathan Collins?
Doppel learns Nathan Collins's role profile from his 2025/26 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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