Who should replace Linton Maina?
LW/RW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLinton Maina's profile ↗
Linton Maina is a left winger/right winger for 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, with 24 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Maina, Thorgan Hazard (RC Lens) and Diego López (Valencia) both achieve a fit score of 82/100, while Sebastian Nanasi (RC Strasbourg) also offers a strong tactical match with a fit of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Nikola Stormsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 24 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryan Frasersimilar↗ | Southampton | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Federico Chiesasimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 29 | €12m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Linton Maina
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Linton Maina?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sebastian Nanasi (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Linton Maina, at 92/100 on profile. Diego López and Thorgan Hazard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Linton Maina?
Yes — Barış Atik (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €900k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Linton Maina?
Doppel learns Linton Maina's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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