Who should replace Matt Clarke?
CB/LBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Clarke's profile ↗
Matt Clarke is a centre-back/left-back for Derby County in the Championship, with 45 appearances and notable contributions of 3 goals and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Clarke include Leo Greiml from NAC Breda, who has a tactical fit score of 83/100, and Mariano Troilo from Parma, with a fit score of 80/100. These players are strong options for those seeking alternatives who can replace Clarke effectively.
Best replacements for Matt Clarke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.1m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Clarke
≈ 100% Matt Clarke · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Matt Clarke · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matt Clarke · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt Clarke?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mariano Troilo (Parma) does the closest job to Matt Clarke, at 95/100 on profile. Leo Greiml and Alberto Dossena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matt Clarke?
Yes — Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matt Clarke?
Doppel learns Matt Clarke'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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