Who should replace Tijjani Reijnders?
CM/CDM/CAMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTijjani Reijnders's profile ↗
Tijjani Reijnders is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League. The best replacements for Reijnders include Justin Kluivert from Bournemouth, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Chris Führich from VfB Stuttgart, also with a fit score of 87/100. Players similar to Reijnders can effectively fulfil the same tactical role, making them suitable options for those asking who can replace him.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €38m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €41m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €77m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tijjani Reijnders
≈ 100% Tijjani Reijnders · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tijjani Reijnders · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Tijjani Reijnders · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tijjani Reijnders?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Tijjani Reijnders, at 95/100 on profile. Chris Führich and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tijjani Reijnders?
Yes — Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €5.2m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tijjani Reijnders?
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