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Who should replace Phil Neumann?

CB/RBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhil Neumann's profile ↗

If a club needs to replace Phil Neumann, the best-fitting centre backs are Max Watson, Gabriel Wallentin, Tobias Anker. Max Watson (IFK Norrköping) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Max Watson at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.

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Best replacements for Phil Neumann

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Max Watsonsimilar↗IFK Norrköping30€200k9580
2Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗Halmstads BK25€400k9381
3Tobias Ankersimilar↗IK Sirius25€500k9381
4Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗Espanyol35€900k9283
5Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗PSV Eindhoven21€17m9280
6Casper Widellsimilar↗Excelsior23€1.5m9284
7Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗Östers IF25€500k9281
8Zé Marcossimilar↗Vitória28€1.1m9280
9Mathias Rosssimilar↗NEC Nijmegen25€800k9183
10Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗Çaykur Rizespor27€1.2m9180
11Sigurd Kvilesimilar↗Fredrikstad FK26€600k9080
12Wagner Leonardosimilar↗Vitória27€3.3m9083

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Phil Neumann

1. Max WatsonIFK Norrköping80/100

≈ 100% Phil Neumann · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90

2. Gabriel WallentinHalmstads BK81/100

≈ 100% Phil Neumann · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90

3. Tobias AnkerIK Sirius81/100

≈ 100% Phil Neumann · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Phil Neumann?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Watson (IFK Norrköping) does the closest job to Phil Neumann, at 95/100 on profile. Gabriel Wallentin and Tobias Anker follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Phil Neumann?

Yes — Max Watson (IFK Norrköping) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Phil Neumann?

Doppel learns Phil Neumann'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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