Who should replace Caleb Taylor?
CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Taylor's profile ↗
Caleb Taylor is a centre-back for Millwall in the Championship, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Taylor, Mark McGuinness from Luton Town offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Alberto Dossena from Cagliari also presents a solid option with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €33m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Taylor
≈ 100% Caleb Taylor · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Caleb Taylor · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Caleb Taylor · 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 Caleb Taylor?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sepp van den Berg (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Caleb Taylor, at 93/100 on profile. Mark McGuinness and Sven Botman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Caleb Taylor?
Yes — Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €4.8m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Caleb Taylor?
Doppel learns Caleb Taylor'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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