Who should replace Josh Knight?
CBHannover 96 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Knight's profile ↗
Josh Knight is a centre-back for Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 14 appearances and 972 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Knight, Gabriel Otegbayo from Sheffield Wednesday offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Fabio Gruber from 1. FC Nürnberg follows closely with a fit score of 79/100.
Best replacements for Josh Knight
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Arif Kocamansimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 23 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Maxence Maisonneuvesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 27 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Kojo Peprah Oppongsimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Knight
≈ 100% Josh Knight · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Josh Knight · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Knight · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josh Knight?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) does the closest job to Josh Knight, at 91/100 on profile. Fabio Gruber and Arif Kocaman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josh Knight?
Yes — Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josh Knight?
Doppel learns Josh Knight'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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