Who should replace Denis Huseinbašić?
CM/CDM1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Huseinbašić's profile ↗
Denis Huseinbašić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, with 15 appearances this season. Players who can replace Huseinbašić include Gustavo Assunção from AVS - Futebol SAD, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Unai Vencedor from Levante UD, with a fit score of 78/100. These players offer similar tactical roles and could serve as effective alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 75 |
| 6 | Marco Ilaimaharitrasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 87 | 75 |
| 7 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 32 | €5.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Huseinbašić
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Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denis Huseinbašić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ousmane Diakité (West Bromwich Albion) does the closest job to Denis Huseinbašić, at 91/100 on profile. Unai Vencedor and Gustavo Assunção follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Denis Huseinbašić?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Denis Huseinbašić?
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