Who should replace Craig Forsyth?
LB/CBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCraig Forsyth's profile ↗
Craig Forsyth is a left-back/centre-back for Derby County in the Championship, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Forsyth, Dies Janse from FC Groningen offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Dominik Kohr of 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge both have fit scores of 83/100.
Best replacements for Craig Forsyth
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Joaquin Seyssimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Craig Forsyth
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Craig Forsyth?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dominik Kohr (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Craig Forsyth, at 92/100 on profile. Dies Janse and Joaquin Seys follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Craig Forsyth?
Yes — Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Craig Forsyth?
Doppel learns Craig Forsyth's role profile from his 2025/26 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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