Who should replace Johann Lepenant?
CM/CAM/CDMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohann Lepenant's profile ↗
Johann Lepenant is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Nantes in Ligue 1, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Lepenant include Liziero from CD Nacional, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace, also with a fit score of 79/100. For those seeking players similar to Lepenant, Lucas Robertone and Salvatore Esposito are also solid alternatives, both showcasing good tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Lizierosimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.6m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Salvatore Espositosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €3.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | Everton | 26 | €4.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Robin Heußersimilar↗ | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | 28 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johann Lepenant
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johann Lepenant?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Robertone (Almería) does the closest job to Johann Lepenant, at 94/100 on profile. Liziero and Daichi Kamada follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Johann Lepenant?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Johann Lepenant?
Doppel learns Johann Lepenant'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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