Who should replace Curtis Nelson?
CB/RBDerby County · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCurtis Nelson's profile ↗
Curtis Nelson is a centre-back/right-back for Derby County in the Championship, having made 27 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. For those looking for the best replacement for Nelson, Arda Kızıldağ from Gaziantep FK offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Jair Amador of Real Zaragoza and Thalisson from Antalyaspor both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Curtis Nelson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 37 | €100k | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Curtis Nelson
≈ 100% Curtis Nelson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Curtis Nelson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Curtis Nelson · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Curtis Nelson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) does the closest job to Curtis Nelson, at 95/100 on profile. Arda Kızıldağ and Thalisson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Curtis Nelson?
Yes — Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Curtis Nelson?
Doppel learns Curtis Nelson's role profile from his 2024/25 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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