Who should replace Tijjani Reijnders?
CM/CDM/CAMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTijjani Reijnders's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Tijjani Reijnders, the best-fitting central midfielders are Can Uzun, Phil Foden, Chris Führich. Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Thauvin at about €5.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Tijjani Reijnders
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Uzunsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | €44m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Giacomo Bonaventurasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €6.8m* | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 25 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 23 | €53m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €21m | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €71m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €28m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tijjani Reijnders
≈ 100% Tijjani Reijnders · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Tijjani Reijnders · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tijjani Reijnders · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tijjani Reijnders?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Tijjani Reijnders, at 94/100 on profile. Phil Foden and Chris Führich 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?
Doppel learns Tijjani Reijnders'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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