Who should replace Harry Darling?
CBNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarry Darling's profile ↗
Harry Darling is a centre-back for Norwich City in the Championship, with 35 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Darling include Anselmo Garcia McNulty and Casper Widell, both of whom play in the Eredivisie and have a tactical fit score of 86/100, making them strong alternatives for a similar role in defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Harry Darling
≈ 100% Harry Darling · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Harry Darling · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Harry Darling · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Harry Darling?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Harry Darling, at 93/100 on profile. Anselmo Garcia McNulty and Casper Widell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Harry Darling?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Harry Darling?
Doppel learns Harry Darling'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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