Who should replace Lewis Holtby?
CM/CDMNAC Breda · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Holtby's profile ↗
Lewis Holtby is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for NAC Breda in the Eredivisie, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Holtby include Christian Eriksen from VfL Wolfsburg, with a fit score of 87/100, and Emiliano Marcondes from Norwich City, scoring 86/100. Both offer similar tactical roles, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking to fill Holtby's position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Holtby
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Holtby?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lincoln (FC Alverca) does the closest job to Lewis Holtby, at 95/100 on profile. Emiliano Marcondes and Christian Eriksen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Holtby?
Yes — Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Holtby?
Doppel learns Lewis Holtby'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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