Who should replace Felix Nmecha?
CM/CDMBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFelix Nmecha's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Felix Nmecha, the best-fitting central midfielders are Youssouf Fofana, Abdou Harroui, Lucas Paquetá. Youssouf Fofana (AS Monaco) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Abdou Harroui at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Felix Nmecha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €36m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Felix Nmecha
≈ 100% Felix Nmecha · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Felix Nmecha · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Felix Nmecha · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Felix Nmecha?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Youssouf Fofana (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Felix Nmecha, at 93/100 on profile. Abdou Harroui and Lucas Paquetá follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Felix Nmecha?
Yes — Abdou Harroui (Frosinone) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Felix Nmecha?
Doppel learns Felix Nmecha'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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