Who should replace Alexis Blin?
CM/CDMLecce · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Alexis Blin, the best-fitting central midfielders are Nicolas Seiwald, Yohann Magnin, Lucas Tousart. Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Escalante at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alexis Blin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Seiwald | RB Leipzig | 24 | €24m | 92 | 73 |
| 2 | Yohann Magnin | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Lucas Tousart | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €2.1m | 92 | 74 |
| 4 | Adama Camara | Paris FC | 29 | €3.1m | 91 | 73 |
| 5 | Yannick Engelhardt | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 91 | 74 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Escalante | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Janik Haberer | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €2.1m | 91 | 73 |
| 8 | Eric Martel | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 74 |
| 9 | Danley Jean Jacques | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 75 |
| 10 | Ryan Yates | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €7.2m | 90 | 74 |
| 11 | Wilfred Ndidi | Leicester City | 28 | €7.5m | 90 | 73 |
| 12 | Alessandro Deiola | Cagliari | 28 | €1.4m | 89 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexis Blin
≈ 100% Alexis Blin · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alexis Blin · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alexis Blin · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alexis Blin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Seiwald (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Alexis Blin, at 92/100 on profile. Yohann Magnin and Lucas Tousart follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alexis Blin?
Yes — Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alexis Blin?
Doppel learns Alexis Blin's role profile from his 2023/24 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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