Who should replace Dimitrios Giannoulis?
LM/LBFC Augsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDimitrios Giannoulis's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Dimitrios Giannoulis, the best-fitting left midfielders are Germán Valera, Dwight McNeil, Sergio Gómez. Germán Valera (Elche) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (88/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alfie Doughty at about €5.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dimitrios Giannoulis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €19m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 23 | €43m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €18m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 19 | €29m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dimitrios Giannoulis
≈ 100% Dimitrios Giannoulis · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Dimitrios Giannoulis · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dimitrios Giannoulis · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dimitrios Giannoulis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Germán Valera (Elche) does the closest job to Dimitrios Giannoulis, at 94/100 on profile. Dwight McNeil and Sergio Gómez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dimitrios Giannoulis?
Yes — Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €5.2m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dimitrios Giannoulis?
Doppel learns Dimitrios Giannoulis's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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