Who should replace Aleksandar Pavlović?
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleksandar Pavlović's profile ↗
Aleksandar Pavlović is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Bayern München in the Bundesliga, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Pavlović include James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu from Inter, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleksandar Pavlović
≈ 100% Aleksandar Pavlović · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Aleksandar Pavlović · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Aleksandar Pavlović · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aleksandar Pavlović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Casemiro (Manchester United) does the closest job to Aleksandar Pavlović, at 92/100 on profile. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and James Ward-Prowse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aleksandar Pavlović?
Yes — James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 85/100 match.
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