Who should replace Kevin Danso?
CBTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Danso's profile ↗
Kevin Danso is a centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 24 appearances and 1507 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Danso include Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Chris Richards from Crystal Palace, also with a fit score of 85/100. These players offer a comparable tactical fit for those seeking alternatives to Danso.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €8.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Danso
≈ 100% Kevin Danso · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kevin Danso · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kevin Danso · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Danso?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Kevin Danso, at 94/100 on profile. Stefan Bell and James Hill follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin Danso?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin Danso?
Doppel learns Kevin Danso'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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