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, having made 11 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Brekalo, Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyonnais and Ivan Brnić from Başakşehir FK both offer a strong tactical fit, with scores of 84/100, making them excellent alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badredine Bouananisimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €11m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €28m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Nathan Broadheadsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josip Brekalo
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josip Brekalo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Badredine Bouanani (Nice) does the closest job to Josip Brekalo, at 94/100 on profile. Stephy Mavididi and Malick Fofana 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 84/100 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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