Who should replace Eljif Elmas?
CM/CAMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEljif Elmas's profile ↗
Eljif Elmas is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Atalanta in Serie A, with 33 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Elmas, Nuno Santos from Vitória SC, with a fit score of 85/100, and Danel Sinani from FC St. Pauli, also with a fit score of 84/100, are strong candidates, offering similar tactical attributes.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Padova | 33 | €600k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Tommaso Baldanzisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €8.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €49m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eljif Elmas
≈ 100% Eljif Elmas · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eljif Elmas · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Eljif Elmas · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eljif Elmas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gianluca Caprari (Padova) does the closest job to Eljif Elmas, at 93/100 on profile. Tommaso Baldanzi and Danel Sinani follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eljif Elmas?
Yes — Gianluca Caprari (Padova) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eljif Elmas?
Doppel learns Eljif Elmas'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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