Who should replace Rasmus Nicolaisen?
CB/LBToulouse · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRasmus Nicolaisen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rasmus Nicolaisen, the best-fitting centre backs are Gautier Lloris, Marash Kumbulla, Mouctar Diakhaby. Gautier Lloris (Le Havre) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Germán Pezzella at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rasmus Nicolaisen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gautier Llorissimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €3.1m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Mouctar Diakhabysimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 74 |
| 4 | Germán Pezzellasimilar↗ | Real Betis | 32 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Denis Vavrosimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €4.7m | 91 | 75 |
| 6 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 74 |
| 7 | Jean-Charles Castellettosimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 74 |
| 8 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 10 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 19 | €24m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 21 | €41m | 88 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rasmus Nicolaisen
≈ 100% Rasmus Nicolaisen · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rasmus Nicolaisen · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rasmus Nicolaisen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rasmus Nicolaisen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gautier Lloris (Le Havre) does the closest job to Rasmus Nicolaisen, at 94/100 on profile. Marash Kumbulla and Mouctar Diakhaby follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rasmus Nicolaisen?
Yes — Germán Pezzella (Real Betis) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rasmus Nicolaisen?
Doppel learns Rasmus Nicolaisen'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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