Who should replace Hector Kyprianou?
CM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHector Kyprianou's profile ↗
Hector Kyprianou is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Watford in the Championship, with 25 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Kyprianou, Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC offers a tactical fit score of 83/100, while Sergio González from CD Tenerife provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Hector Kyprianou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 95 | 78 |
| 3 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 94 | 79 |
| 4 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 9 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 12 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hector Kyprianou
≈ 100% Hector Kyprianou · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hector Kyprianou · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hector Kyprianou · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hector Kyprianou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) does the closest job to Hector Kyprianou, at 96/100 on profile. Nicolai Rapp and Lander Olaetxea follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hector Kyprianou?
Yes — Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hector Kyprianou?
Doppel learns Hector Kyprianou's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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