Who should replace Harry Winks?
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarry Winks's profile ↗
Harry Winks is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cagliari in Serie A, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Winks include Thomas Claes from SV Zulte Waregem, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Marc Domenech from FC Andorra, with a fit score of 81/100. For those searching for players similar to Winks or who can replace him, these options provide a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Harry Winks
≈ 100% Harry Winks · low reliability
≈ 100% Harry Winks · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Harry Winks · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Harry Winks?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Harry Winks, at 91/100 on profile. Sven Mijnans and Thomas Claes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Harry Winks?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Harry Winks?
Doppel learns Harry Winks'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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