Who should replace Dael Fry?
CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDael Fry's profile ↗
Dael Fry is a centre-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Fry, Jake Cooper from Millwall offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Radu Drăguşin and Leo Østigård from Genoa both provide a fit of 85/100. Players similar to Fry are crucial for maintaining defensive stability.
Best replacements for Dael Fry
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €33m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dael Fry
≈ 100% Dael Fry · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dael Fry · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dael Fry · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dael Fry?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) does the closest job to Dael Fry, at 95/100 on profile. Leo Østigård and Nathaniel Phillips follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dael Fry?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dael Fry?
Doppel learns Dael Fry'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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