Who should replace Nathan Collins?
CBBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Nathan Collins, the best-fitting centre backs are Sven Botman, Daniel Ballard, Pascal Struijk. Sven Botman (Newcastle United) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jeffrey Gouweleeuw at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nathan Collins
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Botman | Newcastle United | 25 | €33m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Daniel Ballard | Sunderland | 26 | €22m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Pascal Struijk | Leeds United | 26 | €23m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Alejandro Catena | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Tyrone Mings | Aston Villa | 32 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Joachim Andersen | Crystal Palace | 27 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeld | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuw | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Matthias Ginter | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Albian Hajdari | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Chris Richards | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Marcos Senesi | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathan Collins · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /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 94/100 on profile. Daniel Ballard and Pascal Struijk follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan Collins?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 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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