Who should replace Matthew Pollock?
CB/RBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthew Pollock's profile ↗
Matthew Pollock is a centre-back/right-back for Watford in the Championship, aged 25, with a market value of €2m. For those seeking the best replacement for Pollock, Casper Widell from Excelsior, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) and Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers), with fit scores of 81/100 and 79/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Matthew Pollock
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €2.1m | 95 | 79 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 7 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 9 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthew Pollock
≈ 100% Matthew Pollock · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matthew Pollock · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Matthew Pollock · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthew Pollock?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) does the closest job to Matthew Pollock, at 95/100 on profile. Dominic Hyam and Casper Widell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matthew Pollock?
Yes — Pablo Vázquez (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matthew Pollock?
Doppel learns Matthew Pollock'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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