Who should replace Kevin Strootman?
CM/CDMGenoa · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Strootman's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kevin Strootman, the best-fitting central midfielders are Luis Milla, Jari Vandeputte, Maximilian Arnold. Luis Milla (Getafe) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jóhann Guðmundsson at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kevin Strootman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Jari Vandeputtesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Maximilian Arnoldsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 29 | €2.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 22 | €46m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jóhann Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Burnley | 33 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Maxime Lópezsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 28 | €5.2m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Strootman
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Strootman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luis Milla (Getafe) does the closest job to Kevin Strootman, at 91/100 on profile. Jari Vandeputte and Maximilian Arnold follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin Strootman?
Yes — Jóhann Guðmundsson (Burnley) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin Strootman?
Doppel learns Kevin Strootman'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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