Who should replace Nadiem Amiri?
CM/CDM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNadiem Amiri's profile ↗
Nadiem Amiri is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the German Bundesliga, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Amiri include Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum 1848, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Joey Veerman of PSV Eindhoven, with a fit score of 88/100. Both players could effectively fill the role currently held by Amiri.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 97 | 87 |
| 3 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 97 | 88 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 5 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 96 | 87 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 95 | 89 |
| 11 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 95 | 85 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nadiem Amiri
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nadiem Amiri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Nadiem Amiri, at 97/100 on profile. Giovani Lo Celso and Xavi Simons follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nadiem Amiri?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nadiem Amiri?
Doppel learns Nadiem Amiri'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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