Who should replace Erik Pieters?
LB/CBWest Bromwich Albion · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitErik Pieters's profile ↗
Erik Pieters is a left-back/centre-back for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, with 22 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Pieters, options include Márton Dárdai from Hertha BSC, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Matteo Bianchetti from Cremonese, also with a fit score of 76/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit for the same role.
Best replacements for Erik Pieters
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matteo Bianchettisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 33 | €900k | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Jacob Une Larssonsimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 32 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Robin Frejsimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Fedde Leysensimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €3.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Thijmen Blokzijlsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 21 | €3.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Dimitrios Nikolaousimilar↗ | Spezia | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Marin Šverkosimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Massimiliano Mangravitisimilar↗ | Cesena | 28 | €1.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Loni Laurentsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 12 | Filip Beckmansimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erik Pieters
≈ 100% Erik Pieters · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Erik Pieters · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Erik Pieters · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erik Pieters?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matteo Bianchetti (Cremonese) does the closest job to Erik Pieters, at 89/100 on profile. Jacob Une Larsson and Márton Dárdai follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erik Pieters?
Yes — Jacob Une Larsson (Djurgårdens IF) plays a similar left back role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Erik Pieters?
Doppel learns Erik Pieters's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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