Who should replace Julian Brandt?
CAM/CMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Brandt's profile ↗
Julian Brandt is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, with 29 appearances and notable contributions of 7 goals and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Brandt, Kenan Yıldız from Juventus offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Rodrigo Zalazar from Sporting Braga follows closely with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €38m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €73m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €44m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €60m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 94 | 83 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Brandt
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julian Brandt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodrigo Zalazar (Sporting Braga) does the closest job to Julian Brandt, at 96/100 on profile. Kenan Yıldız and Giorgian de Arrascaeta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julian Brandt?
Yes — Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €15m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julian Brandt?
Doppel learns Julian Brandt's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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