Who should replace Declan Rice?
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeclan Rice's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Declan Rice, the best-fitting central midfielders are Wouter Burger, Youri Tielemans, Leon Goretzka. Wouter Burger (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joan Jordán at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Declan Rice
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €38m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Declan Rice
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Declan Rice?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Wouter Burger (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Declan Rice, at 93/100 on profile. Youri Tielemans and Leon Goretzka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Declan Rice?
Yes — Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Declan Rice?
Doppel learns Declan Rice'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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