Who should replace Stijn Spierings?
CM/CDMToulouse · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitStijn Spierings's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Stijn Spierings, the best-fitting central midfielders are Benjamin André, Jonas Martin, Atakan Karazor. Benjamin André (Lille) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonas Martin at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Stijn Spierings
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Andrésimilar↗ | Lille | 34 | €3.1m | 94 | 73 |
| 2 | Jonas Martinsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €300k | 91 | 73 |
| 3 | Atakan Karazorsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €8.8m | 90 | 72 |
| 4 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 89 | 71 |
| 5 | Xaver Schlagersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €9.5m | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 8 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €39m | 86 | 72 |
| 9 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €5.3m | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Pape Diopsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €8.2m | 85 | 73 |
| 12 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 85 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stijn Spierings
≈ 100% Stijn Spierings · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Stijn Spierings · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Stijn Spierings · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stijn Spierings?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Benjamin André (Lille) does the closest job to Stijn Spierings, at 94/100 on profile. Jonas Martin and Atakan Karazor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stijn Spierings?
Yes — Jonas Martin (Stade Brestois) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stijn Spierings?
Doppel learns Stijn Spierings's role profile from his 2023/24 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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