Who should replace Niklas Pyyhtiä?
CM/CDMModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Pyyhtiä's profile ↗
Niklas Pyyhtiä is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Modena in Serie B, with 28 appearances and 1128 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Pyyhtiä include Clint Leemans from NAC Breda, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Gerard Gumbau from Rayo Vallecano, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players provide a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Edenilsonsimilar↗ | Botafogo | 37 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €8.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Sevilla | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Pyyhtiä
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Pyyhtiä?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) does the closest job to Niklas Pyyhtiä, at 91/100 on profile. Clint Leemans and Edenilson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Yes — Edenilson (Botafogo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Doppel learns Niklas Pyyhtiä'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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