Who should replace Mats Wieffer?
CM/CDM/RBFeyenoord · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Wieffer's profile ↗
Mats Wieffer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, with 26 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Wieffer, Jan Schöppner from 1. FC Heidenheim offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Enric Llansana of Go Ahead Eagles also presents a strong option with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mats Wieffer
≈ 100% Mats Wieffer · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mats Wieffer · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mats Wieffer · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mats Wieffer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) does the closest job to Mats Wieffer, at 93/100 on profile. Jan Schöppner and Joelinton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mats Wieffer?
Yes — Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mats Wieffer?
Doppel learns Mats Wieffer'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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