Who should replace Donny van de Beek?
CM/CAM/CDMGirona FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDonny van de Beek's profile ↗
Donny van de Beek is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Girona FC in La Liga, with 26 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for van de Beek, Gjivai Zechiël from FC Utrecht offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Jae-sung Lee from 1. FSV Mainz 05 also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 31 | €9.7m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Donny van de Beek
≈ 100% Donny van de Beek · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Donny van de Beek · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Donny van de Beek · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /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. Gjivai Zechiël and Lance Duijvestijn follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Donny van de Beek?
Yes — Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Donny van de Beek?
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