Who should replace Scott Wharton?
CB/LBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitScott Wharton's profile ↗
Scott Wharton is a centre-back/left-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 12 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Wharton include Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Nikola Katić from FC Schalke 04, with a fit score of 80/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Wharton, these players provide strong tactical alternatives.
Best replacements for Scott Wharton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Scott Wharton
≈ 100% Scott Wharton · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Scott Wharton · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Scott Wharton · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Scott Wharton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) does the closest job to Scott Wharton, at 93/100 on profile. Nikola Katić and Dan Burn follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Scott Wharton?
Yes — Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Scott Wharton?
Doppel learns Scott Wharton'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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