Who should replace Denis Huseinbašić?
CM/CDM1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Huseinbašić's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Denis Huseinbašić, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yannick Engelhardt, Pedro Chirivella, Leandro Paredes. Yannick Engelhardt (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Denis Huseinbašić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 90 | 74 |
| 2 | Pedro Chirivellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €5.4m | 88 | 74 |
| 3 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 86 | 73 |
| 6 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.7m | 85 | 73 |
| 9 | Matteo Pratisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 20 | €5.0m | 85 | 73 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 85 | 72 |
| 11 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | €30m | 84 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Huseinbašić
≈ 100% Denis Huseinbašić · low reliability
≈ 100% Denis Huseinbašić · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Denis Huseinbašić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denis Huseinbašić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yannick Engelhardt (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Denis Huseinbašić, at 90/100 on profile. Pedro Chirivella and Leandro Paredes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Denis Huseinbašić?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Denis Huseinbašić?
Doppel learns Denis Huseinbašić'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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