Who should replace Liam Palmer?
RB/CB/RMSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Palmer's profile ↗
Liam Palmer is a right-back/centre-back for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with 45 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Palmer include Matteo Rover from Reggiana, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Bryan Reynolds from KVC Westerlo, also with a fit score of 83/100. For those seeking the best replacement for Palmer, these players offer a strong tactical fit.
Best replacements for Liam Palmer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Naaseisimilar↗ | Granada | 21 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Matteo Roversimilar↗ | Reggiana | 27 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Jano Ter-Horstsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Benjamin Boakyesimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 21 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Josh Keysimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Ryan Longmansimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Pedro Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 23 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Jeremy Toljansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 32 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Palmer
≈ 100% Liam Palmer · low reliability
≈ 100% Liam Palmer · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Liam Palmer · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Palmer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oscar Naasei (Granada) does the closest job to Liam Palmer, at 91/100 on profile. Matteo Rover and Jonas Sterner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Liam Palmer?
Yes — Matteo Rover (Reggiana) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Liam Palmer?
Doppel learns Liam Palmer's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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