Who should replace Youri Tielemans?
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYouri Tielemans's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Youri Tielemans, the best-fitting central midfielders are James Garner, Ander Herrera, João Neves. James Garner (Everton) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Youri Tielemans
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €48m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 30 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 22 | €46m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youri Tielemans
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Youri Tielemans · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youri Tielemans?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Garner (Everton) does the closest job to Youri Tielemans, at 94/100 on profile. Ander Herrera and João Neves follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Youri Tielemans?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Youri Tielemans?
Doppel learns Youri Tielemans'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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