Who should replace Wilfred Ndidi?
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilfred Ndidi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Wilfred Ndidi, the best-fitting central midfielders are Anton Stach, Nicolás Capaldo, Mats Wieffer. Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jackson Irvine at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Wilfred Ndidi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 92 | 74 |
| 2 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 74 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 73 |
| 9 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 73 |
| 10 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 88 | 74 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wilfred Ndidi
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wilfred Ndidi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Wilfred Ndidi, at 92/100 on profile. Nicolás Capaldo and Mats Wieffer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wilfred Ndidi?
Yes — Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wilfred Ndidi?
Doppel learns Wilfred Ndidi's role profile from his 2024/25 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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