Who should replace Tahith Chong?
CAM/CMSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTahith Chong's profile ↗
Tahith Chong is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship. For those seeking the best replacement for Chong, Bruno Zapelli from Athletico and Bilal Bafdili of KV Mechelen stand out, both achieving a fit score of 87/100. These players demonstrate a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for clubs looking to fill a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Göktan Gürpüzsimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 19 | €34m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Tommaso Baldanzisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €8.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Benjamín Rollheisersimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €8.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tahith Chong
≈ 100% Tahith Chong · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Tahith Chong · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tahith Chong · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tahith Chong?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Zapelli (Athletico) does the closest job to Tahith Chong, at 93/100 on profile. Bilal Bafdili and Göktan Gürpüz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tahith Chong?
Yes — Bilal Bafdili (KV Mechelen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tahith Chong?
Doppel learns Tahith Chong'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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