Who should replace Filip Helander?
CBBK Häcken · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Helander's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Filip Helander, the best-fitting centre backs are Matias Antonini, Danny Batth, Nathaniel Phillips. Matias Antonini (Catanzaro) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny Batth at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Filip Helander
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Luca Ravanellisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filip Helander
≈ 100% Filip Helander · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Filip Helander · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Filip Helander · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filip Helander?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matias Antonini (Catanzaro) does the closest job to Filip Helander, at 93/100 on profile. Danny Batth and Nathaniel Phillips follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Filip Helander?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Filip Helander?
Doppel learns Filip Helander'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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