Who should replace Wilfred Ndidi?
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilfred Ndidi's profile ↗
Wilfred Ndidi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, with 25 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Ndidi include Samú Costa from Mallorca, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Terry Devlin from Portsmouth, with a fit score of 79/100. Players similar to Ndidi, such as Eric Martel and Mauricio Benitez, also demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wilfred Ndidi
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wilfred Ndidi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samú Costa (Mallorca) does the closest job to Wilfred Ndidi, at 94/100 on profile. Terry Devlin and Eric Martel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wilfred Ndidi?
Yes — Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wilfred Ndidi?
Doppel learns Wilfred Ndidi'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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