Who should replace Lander Olaetxea?
CM/CDMEibar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLander Olaetxea's profile ↗
Lander Olaetxea is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eibar in LaLiga 2, with 30 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Olaetxea, Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Miguel Atienza from Burgos Club de Fútbol also presents a solid option with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Lander Olaetxea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 77 |
| 3 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 7 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 94 | 78 |
| 8 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 9 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 94 | 78 |
| 10 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 11 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 12 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lander Olaetxea
≈ 100% Lander Olaetxea · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lander Olaetxea · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lander Olaetxea · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lander Olaetxea?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) does the closest job to Lander Olaetxea, at 94/100 on profile. Nicolai Rapp and Miguel Atienza follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lander Olaetxea?
Yes — Alberto Rodríguez (Mirandés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lander Olaetxea?
Doppel learns Lander Olaetxea'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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