Who should replace Armin Gigović?
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitArmin Gigović's profile ↗
Armin Gigović is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga, with 31 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 5 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Gigović, Jacopo Fazzini from Cagliari offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Scott McTominay from SSC Napoli also presents a solid option with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernardo Martinssimilar↗ | Moreirense | 29 | €900k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Scott McTominaysimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 30 | €38m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Brandon Aguilerasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Armin Gigović
≈ 100% Armin Gigović · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Armin Gigović · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Armin Gigović · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Armin Gigović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bernardo Martins (Moreirense) does the closest job to Armin Gigović, at 93/100 on profile. Javier Guerra and Scott McTominay follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Armin Gigović?
Yes — Bernardo Martins (Moreirense) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Armin Gigović?
Doppel learns Armin Gigović's role profile from his 2024/25 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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