Who should replace Rani Khedira?
CDM/CM1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRani Khedira's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rani Khedira, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Julian Niehues, Giulio Maggiore, Yannick Engelhardt. Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rani Khedira
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 91 | 74 |
| 4 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 74 |
| 5 | Tommaso Pobegasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 73 |
| 6 | Anuarsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 29 | €700k | 90 | 73 |
| 7 | Bence Dárdaisimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | €4.8m | 89 | 72 |
| 8 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Yassin Belkhdimsimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €6.8m | 88 | 73 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 88 | 72 |
| 11 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €3.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rani Khedira · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rani Khedira · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rani Khedira?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Rani Khedira, at 91/100 on profile. Giulio Maggiore and Yannick Engelhardt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rani Khedira?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 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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