Who should replace Magnus Knudsen?
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Magnus Knudsen, the best-fitting central midfielders are Janik Haberer, Adama Camara, Louis Leroux. Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Magnus Knudsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janik Haberer | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €2.1m | 93 | 74 |
| 2 | Adama Camara | Paris FC | 29 | €3.1m | 92 | 74 |
| 3 | Louis Leroux | Nantes | 19 | €10m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Danley Jean Jacques | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Nicolás Capaldo | Hamburger SV | 27 | €8.4m | 88 | 74 |
| 6 | Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu | Luton Town | 30 | €300k | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Yassine Kechta | Le Havre | 22 | €3.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Escalante | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Abdoul Ouattara | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €14m | 86 | 73 |
| 10 | Leandro Barreiro | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Robin Fellhauer | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busio | Venezia | 22 | €7.3m | 85 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Magnus Knudsen
≈ 100% Magnus Knudsen · medium reliability
≈ 100% Magnus Knudsen · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Magnus Knudsen · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Magnus Knudsen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Magnus Knudsen, at 93/100 on profile. Adama Camara and Louis Leroux follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Magnus Knudsen?
Yes — Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Magnus Knudsen?
Doppel learns Magnus Knudsen'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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