Who should replace Neil El Aynaoui?
CM/CDMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeil El Aynaoui's profile ↗
Neil El Aynaoui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Players who can replace El Aynaoui include Yasin Ayari from Brighton & Hove Albion, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical fit for the same role, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Mario Götzesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | €3.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neil El Aynaoui
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Neil El Aynaoui?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Neil El Aynaoui, at 94/100 on profile. Yasin Ayari and Kodai Sano follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Neil El Aynaoui?
Yes — Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Neil El Aynaoui?
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