Who should replace Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
CM/CDMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre-Emile Højbjerg's profile ↗
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1. Top matches for players who can replace Højbjerg include Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München with a fit score of 85/100, and Éderson from Atalanta with a fit score of 84/100. These players demonstrate a similar tactical role, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking the best replacement for Højbjerg.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Daniel Bragançasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 27 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, at 96/100 on profile. Éderson and Rodri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
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