Who should replace Jonas Hofmann?
CAM/RWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonas Hofmann's profile ↗
Jonas Hofmann is an attacking midfielder/right winger for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Hofmann, Ryan Merlen from Sint-Truidense VV offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus also presents a solid option, boasting a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 30 | €16m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Franck Honoratsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €6.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €26m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonas Hofmann
≈ 100% Jonas Hofmann · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jonas Hofmann · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jonas Hofmann · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonas Hofmann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus) does the closest job to Jonas Hofmann, at 93/100 on profile. Ryan Merlen and Dani Olmo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jonas Hofmann?
Yes — Ryan Merlen (Sint-Truidense VV) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jonas Hofmann?
Doppel learns Jonas Hofmann'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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