Who should replace Henri Saivet?
CDM/CM/CAMClermont Foot · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHenri Saivet's profile ↗
Henri Saivet is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Clermont Foot in Ligue 2, with 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Saivet, Nicolas Schiavi from Carrarese and Kevin Höög Jansson of CF Estrela Amadora both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 80/100. Players similar to Saivet, such as Stefano Russo and Jean Hugonet, also present viable alternatives with fits of 78 and 79 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 94 | 78 |
| 4 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 8 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Martin Honglasimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Henri Saivet
≈ 100% Henri Saivet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Henri Saivet · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Henri Saivet · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Henri Saivet?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) does the closest job to Henri Saivet, at 94/100 on profile. Kevin Höög Jansson and Stefano Russo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Henri Saivet?
Yes — Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Henri Saivet?
Doppel learns Henri Saivet's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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