Who should replace Stefano Russo?
CM/CDMArminia Bielefeld · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefano Russo's profile ↗
Stefano Russo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Russo include Kevin Höög Jansson from IFK Norrköping with a fit score of 80/100, and Philipp Sander of Borussia M'gladbach, who has a fit score of 79/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role Russo occupies.
Best replacements for Stefano Russo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Brescia | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefano Russo
≈ 100% Stefano Russo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Stefano Russo · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefano Russo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefano Russo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Höög Jansson (IFK Norrköping) does the closest job to Stefano Russo, at 92/100 on profile. Philipp Sander and José Ángel Jurado follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stefano Russo?
Yes — José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stefano Russo?
Doppel learns Stefano Russo'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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