Who should replace Callum Elder?
LB/LMDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCallum Elder's profile ↗
Callum Elder is a left-back/left midfielder for Derby County in the Championship, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 5 assists. The best replacements for Elder include Kai Wagner from Birmingham City, Francisco Moura from Famalicão, and Bryan Goncalves from FCV Dender, all fitting well tactically with a score of 80/100. For those searching for players similar to Elder or who can replace him, these options provide strong alternatives.
Best replacements for Callum Elder
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Wagnersimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Francisco Mourasimilar↗ | Famalicão | 27 | €8.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Charalampos Lykogiannissimilar↗ | Bologna | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Callum Elder
≈ 100% Callum Elder · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Callum Elder · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Callum Elder · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Callum Elder?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kai Wagner (Birmingham City) does the closest job to Callum Elder, at 92/100 on profile. Francisco Moura and Bryan Goncalves follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Callum Elder?
Yes — Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Callum Elder?
Doppel learns Callum Elder'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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