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Who should replace Bruno Fernandes?

CAM/CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Fernandes's profile ↗

If a club needs to replace Bruno Fernandes, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Pascal Groß, Enzo Fernández, Harvey Elliott. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonas Hofmann at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.

Best replacements for Bruno Fernandes

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Pascal Großsimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion32€2.3m9486
2Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗Chelsea24€87m9484
3Harvey Elliottsimilar↗Liverpool FC20€21m9486
4Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗Manchester City33€8.3m9484
5Kevin Stögersimilar↗VfL Bochum 184830€1.9m9387
6Arda Gülersimilar↗Real Madrid20€87m9383
7Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen31€1.6m9287
8Nadiem Amirisimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0528€16m9284
9Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗Liverpool FC25€91m9280
10Dani Olmosimilar↗FC Barcelona27€58m9281
11Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗Stade Rennais29€4.1m9285
12James Maddisonsimilar↗Tottenham Hotspur27€19m9183

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Bruno Fernandes

1. Pascal GroßBrighton & Hove Albion86/100

≈ 100% Bruno Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90

2. Enzo FernándezChelsea84/100

≈ 100% Bruno Fernandes · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90

3. Harvey ElliottLiverpool FC86/100

≈ 100% Bruno Fernandes · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Bruno Fernandes?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Bruno Fernandes, at 94/100 on profile. Enzo Fernández and Harvey Elliott follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bruno Fernandes?

Yes — Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 87/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Bruno Fernandes?

Doppel learns Bruno Fernandes's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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