Who should replace Macauley Gillesphey?
CB/LB/RBCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMacauley Gillesphey's profile ↗
Macauley Gillesphey is a centre-back/left-back for Charlton Athletic in the Championship, with 35 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Gillesphey include Craig Forsyth from Derby County, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Henrik Sælebakke Falchener from Viking FK, with a fit score of 81/100. These options provide a tactical fit for teams seeking a player similar to Gillesphey.
Best replacements for Macauley Gillesphey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Marco Bellichsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Macauley Gillesphey
≈ 100% Macauley Gillesphey · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Macauley Gillesphey · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Macauley Gillesphey · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Macauley Gillesphey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) does the closest job to Macauley Gillesphey, at 92/100 on profile. Alexandre Penetra and Marco Bellich follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Macauley Gillesphey?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Macauley Gillesphey?
Doppel learns Macauley Gillesphey'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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