Who should replace Nabil Bentaleb?
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNabil Bentaleb's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nabil Bentaleb, the best-fitting central midfielders are Vincent Sierro, Leon Goretzka, James Ward-Prowse. Vincent Sierro (Toulouse) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joan Jordán at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nabil Bentaleb
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nabil Bentaleb
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≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nabil Bentaleb?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Vincent Sierro (Toulouse) does the closest job to Nabil Bentaleb, at 91/100 on profile. Leon Goretzka and James Ward-Prowse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nabil Bentaleb?
Yes — Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nabil Bentaleb?
Doppel learns Nabil Bentaleb'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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