Who should replace Henrikh Mkhitaryan?
CMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHenrikh Mkhitaryan's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the best-fitting central midfielders are Dani Olmo, Bruno Fernandes, Harvey Elliott. Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Leon Goretzka at about €11m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Henrikh Mkhitaryan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €58m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 22 | €103m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 33 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Henrikh Mkhitaryan
≈ 100% Henrikh Mkhitaryan · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Henrikh Mkhitaryan · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Henrikh Mkhitaryan · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Henrikh Mkhitaryan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Henrikh Mkhitaryan, at 96/100 on profile. Bruno Fernandes and Harvey Elliott follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Henrikh Mkhitaryan?
Yes — Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €11m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Henrikh Mkhitaryan?
Doppel learns Henrikh Mkhitaryan'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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