Who should replace Zak Swanson?
RB/LBPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZak Swanson's profile ↗
Zak Swanson is a right-back/left-back for Portsmouth in the Championship, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Swanson include Oumar Solet from Udinese, with a fit score of 83/100, and Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, also at 83/100. Both players offer similar tactical roles and could effectively replace Swanson in the squad.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zak Swanson
≈ 100% Zak Swanson · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Zak Swanson · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Zak Swanson · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zak Swanson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oumar Solet (Udinese) does the closest job to Zak Swanson, at 91/100 on profile. Ross Sykes and Kevin Diks follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zak Swanson?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zak Swanson?
Doppel learns Zak Swanson's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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