Who should replace Robert Atkinson?
CB/LBBristol City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRobert Atkinson's profile ↗
Robert Atkinson is a centre-back/left-back for Bristol City in the Championship, currently valued at €2m. For those searching for the best replacement for Atkinson, Caleb Taylor from Millwall offers the highest fit score at 86/100, while Sepp van den Berg of 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Radu Drăguşin from Genoa both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100 and 80/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Robert Atkinson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €33m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Robert Atkinson
≈ 100% Robert Atkinson · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Robert Atkinson · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Robert Atkinson · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Robert Atkinson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sepp van den Berg (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Robert Atkinson, at 92/100 on profile. Caleb Taylor and Husniddin Aliqulov follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Robert Atkinson?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Robert Atkinson?
Doppel learns Robert Atkinson'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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