Who should replace Hayden Carter?
CB/RBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHayden Carter's profile ↗
Hayden Carter is a centre-back/right-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 10 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Carter, Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella stands out with a fit score of 87/100, while Joel Felix from Arminia Bielefeld offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for similar defensive roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Felixsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 24 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hayden Carter
≈ 100% Hayden Carter · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hayden Carter · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hayden Carter · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hayden Carter?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joel Felix (Arminia Bielefeld) does the closest job to Hayden Carter, at 93/100 on profile. Matisse Didden and Andrea Tiritiello follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hayden Carter?
Yes — Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hayden Carter?
Doppel learns Hayden Carter'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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