Who should replace Karol Linetty?
CDM/CMTorino · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Karol Linetty, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Magnus Knudsen, Giulio Maggiore, Yassine Kechta. Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Karol Linetty
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnus Knudsen | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €3.3m | 93 | 75 |
| 2 | Giulio Maggiore | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Yassine Kechta | Le Havre | 22 | €3.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Augusto Douglas | Nantes | 27 | €6.8m | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busio | Venezia | 22 | €7.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppner | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Leandro Barreiro | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Robin Fellhauer | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Danley Jean Jacques | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 10 | Finn Porath | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Louis Leroux | Nantes | 19 | €10m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karol Linetty
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Karol Linetty · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karol Linetty?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Karol Linetty, at 93/100 on profile. Giulio Maggiore and Yassine Kechta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Karol Linetty?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Karol Linetty?
Doppel learns Karol Linetty's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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