Who should replace Leonardo Bittencourt?
CM/CDMSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Bittencourt's profile ↗
Leonardo Bittencourt is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SV Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, with 17 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Bittencourt include Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Ander Herrera from Athletic Club, with a fit score of 81/100. These players offer similar tactical capabilities, making them strong alternatives in midfield roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Petar Sučićsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €44m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Bittencourt
≈ 100% Leonardo Bittencourt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Bittencourt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Bittencourt · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Bittencourt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Leonardo Bittencourt, at 93/100 on profile. Daichi Kamada and Adam Wharton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leonardo Bittencourt?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leonardo Bittencourt?
Doppel learns Leonardo Bittencourt'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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