Who should replace Kevin Danso?
CBTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Danso's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kevin Danso, the best-fitting centre backs are Timo Hübers, Patrick Mainka, Stefan Bell. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Bell at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kevin Danso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 12 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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 92/100 on profile. Patrick Mainka and Stefan Bell 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 78/100 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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