Who should replace Kyle Bartley?
CBWest Bromwich Albion · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKyle Bartley's profile ↗
Kyle Bartley is a centre-back for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, with 31 appearances and 2612 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Bartley, Jake Cooper from Millwall shows an excellent fit score of 86/100, followed closely by Lloyd Jones of Charlton Athletic at 84/100. Both players are well-suited to perform the same defensive role effectively.
Best replacements for Kyle Bartley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Amir Rrahmanisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 32 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kyle Bartley
≈ 100% Kyle Bartley · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kyle Bartley · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kyle Bartley · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kyle Bartley?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) does the closest job to Kyle Bartley, at 93/100 on profile. Dan Burn and Lloyd Jones follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kyle Bartley?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kyle Bartley?
Doppel learns Kyle Bartley's role profile from his 2024/25 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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