Who should replace Michael Ihiekwe?
CBSheffield Wednesday · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Ihiekwe's profile ↗
Michael Ihiekwe is a centre-back for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with 22 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ihiekwe, Jake Cooper from Millwall offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Radu Drăguşin of Genoa also presents a solid option at 85/100. Players similar to Ihiekwe, like Nathaniel Phillips and Danny Batth, can also provide valuable alternatives.
Best replacements for Michael Ihiekwe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Ihiekwe
≈ 100% Michael Ihiekwe · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Ihiekwe · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Michael Ihiekwe · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Ihiekwe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) does the closest job to Michael Ihiekwe, at 94/100 on profile. Nathaniel Phillips and Jake Cooper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Ihiekwe?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michael Ihiekwe?
Doppel learns Michael Ihiekwe's role profile from his 2024/25 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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