Who should replace Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
CM/CDMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre-Emile Højbjerg's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, the best-fitting central midfielders are Leon Goretzka, Éderson, Douglas Luiz. Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mario Pašalić at about €6.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €58m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 34 | €2.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 28 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Touches /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 94/100 on profile. Éderson and Douglas Luiz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Yes — Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €6.2m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Doppel learns Pierre-Emile Højbjerg'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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