Who should replace Jonas Harder?
CM/CDMPadova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonas Harder's profile ↗
Jonas Harder is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Padova in Serie B, with 26 appearances this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Harder, Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07 offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Julian Niehues of 1. FC Kaiserslautern follows closely with a fit of 80/100. Both players demonstrate strong capabilities in similar roles.
Best replacements for Jonas Harder
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonas Harder
≈ 100% Jonas Harder · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jonas Harder · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jonas Harder · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonas Harder?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) does the closest job to Jonas Harder, at 93/100 on profile. Lennard Hartjes and Santiago Castañeda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jonas Harder?
Yes — Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jonas Harder?
Doppel learns Jonas Harder'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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