Who should replace Darko Brašanac?
CM/CAMLeganés · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Darko Brašanac, the best-fitting central midfielders are Janik Haberer, Yannick Engelhardt, Gonzalo Escalante. Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Escalante at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Darko Brašanac
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janik Haberer | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €2.1m | 93 | 73 |
| 2 | Yannick Engelhardt | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 92 | 74 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Escalante | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Cher Ndour | Fiorentina | 21 | €19m | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Dani De Wit | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €3.8m | 91 | 75 |
| 6 | Alessandro Deiola | Cagliari | 28 | €1.4m | 90 | 73 |
| 7 | Nemanja Maksimović | Getafe | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Patrick Osterhage | SC Freiburg | 24 | €12m | 90 | 73 |
| 9 | Yohann Magnin | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 90 | 74 |
| 10 | Julian Niehues | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 73 |
| 11 | Robin Fellhauer | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 89 | 74 |
| 12 | Giulio Maggiore | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 88 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Darko Brašanac
≈ 100% Darko Brašanac · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Darko Brašanac · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Darko Brašanac · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Darko Brašanac?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Darko Brašanac, at 93/100 on profile. Yannick Engelhardt and Gonzalo Escalante follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Darko Brašanac?
Yes — Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Darko Brašanac?
Doppel learns Darko Brašanac'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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