Who should replace Dejan Ljubičić?
CM/CDMFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDejan Ljubičić's profile ↗
Dejan Ljubičić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, with 15 appearances, 4 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ljubičić, John Swift from Portsmouth and Husseyn Chakroun from Hannover 96 both offer excellent tactical fit scores of 87/100, making them suitable alternatives to fulfil a similar role in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Morasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 19 | €40m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 89 |
| 8 | Issa Doumbiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 11 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €38m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dejan Ljubičić
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dejan Ljubičić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodrigo Mora (AS Roma) does the closest job to Dejan Ljubičić, at 95/100 on profile. John Swift and Husseyn Chakroun follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dejan Ljubičić?
Yes — John Swift (Portsmouth) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dejan Ljubičić?
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