Who should replace Florian Grillitsch?
CM/CDM/CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Grillitsch's profile ↗
Florian Grillitsch is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, with 20 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Grillitsch, Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Luca Mazzitelli from Cagliari and Ao Tanaka from Leeds United, both offering solid fits of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ao Tanakasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €14m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 31 | €1.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Grillitsch
≈ 100% Florian Grillitsch · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Florian Grillitsch · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Florian Grillitsch · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Grillitsch?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ao Tanaka (Leeds United) does the closest job to Florian Grillitsch, at 93/100 on profile. Luca Mazzitelli and Bryan Heynen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Florian Grillitsch?
Yes — Luca Mazzitelli (Cagliari) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Florian Grillitsch?
Doppel learns Florian Grillitsch'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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