Who should replace Rani Khedira?
CDM/CM1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRani Khedira's profile ↗
Rani Khedira is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season with 5 goals and 1 assist. Players who can replace Khedira include Joffrey Bultel from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Giulio Maggiore from Salernitana, also with a fit score of 78/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Khedira, these players offer strong tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Janik Bachmannsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rani Khedira
≈ 100% Rani Khedira · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rani Khedira · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rani Khedira · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rani Khedira?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rafael Brito (Casa Pia) does the closest job to Rani Khedira, at 93/100 on profile. Joffrey Bultel and Terry Devlin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rani Khedira?
Yes — Willian Oliveira (Vitória) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rani Khedira?
Doppel learns Rani Khedira's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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