Who should replace Mark McGuinness?
CBSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMark McGuinness's profile ↗
Mark McGuinness is a centre-back for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for McGuinness, Ze Vitor from CD Nacional, with a fit score of 83/100, and both Fabio Gruber of 1. FC Nürnberg and Michael Keane from Everton, each with a fit score of 82/100, are strong candidates.
Best replacements for Mark McGuinness
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mark McGuinness
≈ 100% Mark McGuinness · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mark McGuinness · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mark McGuinness · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mark McGuinness?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabio Gruber (1. FC Nürnberg) does the closest job to Mark McGuinness, at 93/100 on profile. Michael Keane and Ze Vitor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mark McGuinness?
Yes — Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mark McGuinness?
Doppel learns Mark McGuinness'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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