Who should replace Dante?
CB/LBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Dante, the best-fitting centre backs are Jean-Charles Castelletto, Ayumu Seko, Étienne Youte Kinkoue. Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Germán Pezzella at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dante
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Charles Castelletto | Nantes | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 75 |
| 2 | Ayumu Seko | Le Havre | 25 | €4.7m | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Étienne Youte Kinkoue | Le Havre | 22 | €2.4m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Germán Pezzella | Real Betis | 32 | €500k | 88 | 74 |
| 5 | Florian Lejeune | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrera | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Gian Marco Ferrari | Sassuolo | 31 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Raphaël Varane | Manchester United | 30 | €900k* | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Marc Kempf | Como | 29 | €3.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Lennard Maloney | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €2.6m | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Robin Hranáč | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €11m | 84 | 75 |
| 12 | Felix Uduokhai | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dante
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dante · low reliability
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dante?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes) does the closest job to Dante, at 92/100 on profile. Ayumu Seko and Étienne Youte Kinkoue follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dante?
Yes — Germán Pezzella (Real Betis) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dante?
Doppel learns Dante'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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