Who should replace Nicolas Seiwald?
CM/CDMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Seiwald's profile ↗
Nicolas Seiwald is a central midfielder / defensive midfielder for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Seiwald include Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Rubén Alcaraz from Granada, with a fit score of 78/100. Both players demonstrate similar tactical attributes, making them strong alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Vitaly Janeltsimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €17m | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Seiwald
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Seiwald?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Nicolas Seiwald, at 93/100 on profile. Rubén Alcaraz and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Seiwald?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Seiwald?
Doppel learns Nicolas Seiwald'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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