Who should replace João Neves?
CMParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Neves's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Neves, the best-fitting central midfielders are Leon Goretzka, Douglas Luiz, Ivan Rakitić. Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ivan Rakitić at about €2.9m*. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Neves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 29 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €58m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Neves
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Neves?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to João Neves, at 95/100 on profile. Douglas Luiz and Ivan Rakitić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Neves?
Yes — Ivan Rakitić (Sevilla) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.9m*, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Neves?
Doppel learns João Neves'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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