Who should replace Donny van de Beek?
CM/CAM/CDMGirona FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDonny van de Beek's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Donny van de Beek, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jae-sung Lee, Sean Longstaff, Fredrik Jensen. Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bobby De Cordova-Reid at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Donny van de Beek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Bobby De Cordova-Reidsimilar↗ | Fulham | 33 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Boulaye Diasimilar↗ | Lazio | 30 | €4.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Nick Woltemadesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €59m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Donny van de Beek
≈ 100% Donny van de Beek · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Donny van de Beek · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Donny van de Beek · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Donny van de Beek?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Donny van de Beek, at 94/100 on profile. Sean Longstaff and Fredrik Jensen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Donny van de Beek?
Yes — Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Donny van de Beek?
Doppel learns Donny van de Beek's role profile from his 2024/25 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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