Who should replace Hakan Çalhanoğlu?
CDM/CMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHakan Çalhanoğlu's profile ↗
Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Inter in Serie A, with 22 appearances and notable contributions of 9 goals and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Çalhanoğlu, Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven and James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hakan Çalhanoğlu
≈ 100% Hakan Çalhanoğlu · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Hakan Çalhanoğlu · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Hakan Çalhanoğlu · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hakan Çalhanoğlu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Hakan Çalhanoğlu, at 94/100 on profile. Joshua Kimmich and James Ward-Prowse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hakan Çalhanoğlu?
Yes — James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hakan Çalhanoğlu?
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