Who should replace Brenden Aaronson?
CAMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrenden Aaronson's profile ↗
Brenden Aaronson is an attacking midfielder for Leeds United in the Premier League, with 37 appearances, 4 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Aaronson, Facundo Buonanotte of Elche offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Bambasé Conté from TSG Hoffenheim follows closely with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brenden Aaronson
≈ 100% Brenden Aaronson · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Brenden Aaronson · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Brenden Aaronson · strong: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brenden Aaronson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) does the closest job to Brenden Aaronson, at 94/100 on profile. Bambasé Conté and Juninho Bacuna follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brenden Aaronson?
Yes — Juninho Bacuna (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Brenden Aaronson?
Doppel learns Brenden Aaronson's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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