Who should replace Juhani Pikkarainen?
CB/LBDegerfors IF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuhani Pikkarainen's profile ↗
Juhani Pikkarainen is a centre-back/left-back for Degerfors IF in the Allsvenskan, having made 23 appearances in 2025. Players who can replace Pikkarainen include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, with a fit score of 88/100, and Jake Cooper from Millwall, who has a fit score of 86/100. For those searching for players similar to Pikkarainen, these options provide strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Juhani Pikkarainen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juhani Pikkarainen
≈ 100% Juhani Pikkarainen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Juhani Pikkarainen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Juhani Pikkarainen · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juhani Pikkarainen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) does the closest job to Juhani Pikkarainen, at 95/100 on profile. Andrea Tiritiello and Petko Hristov follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Juhani Pikkarainen?
Yes — Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Juhani Pikkarainen?
Doppel learns Juhani Pikkarainen'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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