Who should replace Magnus Knudsen?
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMagnus Knudsen's profile ↗
Magnus Knudsen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga. For those searching for the best replacement for Knudsen, Claudio Gomes of Palermo, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Ryad Hachem from Red Star FC and Rodrigo Alonso from Villarreal B U23, both with fit scores of 79/100, making them suitable players who can replace Knudsen effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Gomessimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Vebjørn Hoffsimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 30 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Ibai Aguirresimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 19 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Francho Serranosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Martin Honglasimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Cyril Mandoukisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 35 | €200k | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Davide Bugliosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Abdussalam Magashysimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 28 | €200k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Magnus Knudsen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Claudio Gomes (Palermo) does the closest job to Magnus Knudsen, at 92/100 on profile. Ryad Hachem and Rodrigo Alonso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Magnus Knudsen?
Yes — Vebjørn Hoff (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Magnus Knudsen?
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