Who should replace Regan Poole?
CBPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRegan Poole's profile ↗
Regan Poole is a centre-back for Portsmouth in the Championship, with 41 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Poole, Brayan Medina from Tondela (fit 83/100) and Unai Eguíluz from Mirandés (fit 82/100) offer strong tactical fits. Both players demonstrate similar defensive capabilities, making them suitable alternatives for Poole's role.
Best replacements for Regan Poole
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Eguíluzsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 24 | €400k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Jack Whatmoughsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Maxence Maisonneuvesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 27 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Tomas Lecandasimilar↗ | San Martín de San Juan | 24 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Regan Poole
≈ 100% Regan Poole · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Regan Poole · medium reliability
≈ 100% Regan Poole · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Regan Poole?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Unai Eguíluz (Mirandés) does the closest job to Regan Poole, at 94/100 on profile. Jack Whatmough and Kevin Ehlers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Regan Poole?
Yes — Unai Eguíluz (Mirandés) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Regan Poole?
Doppel learns Regan Poole'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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