Who should replace Krystian Bielik?
CDM/CM/CBWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKrystian Bielik's profile ↗
Krystian Bielik is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Bielik include Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Jaydee Canvot from Crystal Palace, with a fit score of 78/100. For those seeking a cheaper alternative, Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo also presents a strong tactical fit at 78/100.
Best replacements for Krystian Bielik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €16m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Krystian Bielik
≈ 100% Krystian Bielik · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Krystian Bielik · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Krystian Bielik · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Krystian Bielik?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jeff Chabot (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Krystian Bielik, at 93/100 on profile. Jaydee Canvot and Sem Scheperman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Krystian Bielik?
Yes — Sem Scheperman (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Krystian Bielik?
Doppel learns Krystian Bielik's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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