Who should replace Ethan Nwaneri?
CMBorussia Dortmund · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Nwaneri's profile ↗
Ethan Nwaneri is a central midfielder for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, having made 26 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Nwaneri, Azzedine Ounahi from Girona FC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Kang-in Lee of Atlético Madrid and Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis also present excellent alternatives with fit scores of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €38m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €60m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Nwaneri
≈ 100% Ethan Nwaneri · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ethan Nwaneri · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ethan Nwaneri · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Nwaneri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC) does the closest job to Ethan Nwaneri, at 96/100 on profile. Kang-in Lee and Rodrigo Zalazar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ethan Nwaneri?
Yes — Pablo Torre (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ethan Nwaneri?
Doppel learns Ethan Nwaneri'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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