Who should replace Rufai Mohammed?
CBIF Elfsborg · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRufai Mohammed's profile ↗
Rufai Mohammed is a centre-back for IF Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, having made 12 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Mohammed, Nicolas Cozza from Nantes offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Mertcan Ayhan from FC Schalke 04 follows closely with a fit score of 82/100. These players are well-suited to perform a similar role in defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mertcan Ayhansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 20 | €8.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Timo Beckersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Nemanja Gudeljsimilar↗ | Getafe | 35 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €3.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Tristan Gooijersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Carlo Faedosimilar↗ | Padova | 27 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Álvaro Carrillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 24 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rufai Mohammed
≈ 100% Rufai Mohammed · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rufai Mohammed · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rufai Mohammed · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rufai Mohammed?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Cozza (Nantes) does the closest job to Rufai Mohammed, at 93/100 on profile. Mertcan Ayhan and Timo Becker follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rufai Mohammed?
Yes — Marvin Peersman (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rufai Mohammed?
Doppel learns Rufai Mohammed'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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