Who should replace Michał Helik?
CBOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichał Helik's profile ↗
Michał Helik is a centre-back for Oxford United in the Championship, having made 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Helik include Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard, with a fit score of 88/100, and Jake Cooper from Millwall, who has a fit score of 86/100. Both offer strong tactical fit and could serve as effective alternatives for Helik's role in defence.
Best replacements for Michał Helik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michał Helik
≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michał Helik?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Michał Helik, at 93/100 on profile. Lloyd Jones and Justin Hubner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michał Helik?
Yes — Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michał Helik?
Doppel learns Michał Helik'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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