Who should replace Rafael Lubach?
CM/CDM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Lubach's profile ↗
Rafael Lubach is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, where he made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Lubach, Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella (fit 87/100) and Sonny Carey from Charlton Athletic (fit 86/100) are strong candidates, both offering similar tactical roles.
Best replacements for Rafael Lubach
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Jonas Therkelsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €2.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Lubach
≈ 100% Rafael Lubach · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rafael Lubach · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rafael Lubach · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Lubach?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) does the closest job to Rafael Lubach, at 96/100 on profile. Nermin Karić and Jonas Therkelsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Lubach?
Yes — Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafael Lubach?
Doppel learns Rafael Lubach'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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