Who should replace Josip Brekalo?
LW/CAMHertha BSC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosip Brekalo's profile ↗
Josip Brekalo is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 11 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Brekalo, Ivan Brnić from Başakşehir FK offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Ángel Correa from Atlético Madrid also presents a solid option with a fit of 83/100.
Best replacements for Josip Brekalo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ángel Correasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €8.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Son Heung-minsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 34 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Mahmoud Trézéguetsimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 32 | €4.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Hernán López Muñozsimilar↗ | Argentinos Juniors | 26 | €4.8m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josip Brekalo
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josip Brekalo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ángel Correa (Atlético Madrid) does the closest job to Josip Brekalo, at 93/100 on profile. Ivan Brnić and Anthony Gordon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josip Brekalo?
Yes — Ivan Brnić (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.1m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josip Brekalo?
Doppel learns Josip Brekalo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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