Who should replace Nadiem Amiri?
CM/CDM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Nadiem Amiri, the best-fitting central midfielders are Kevin Stöger, Giovani Lo Celso, Martin Ødegaard. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (90/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Stöger at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nadiem Amiri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stöger | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celso | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 3 | Martin Ødegaard | Arsenal | 25 | €71m | 96 | 87 |
| 4 | Arda Güler | Real Madrid | 20 | €87m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Kang-in Lee | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Xavi Simons | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Luis Alberto | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliott | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | James Maddison | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Azzedine Ounahi | Girona FC | 25 | €10m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğan | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | 33 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nadiem Amiri
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: xG + xA, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nadiem Amiri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Nadiem Amiri, at 96/100 on profile. Giovani Lo Celso and Martin Ødegaard 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 90/100 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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