Who should replace Martin Ødegaard?
CMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Ødegaard's profile ↗
Martin Ødegaard is a central midfielder for Arsenal in the Premier League, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Ødegaard, Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum offers a tactical fit score of 89/100, while Julian Brandt and Kevin De Bruyne both provide strong alternatives with fit scores of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 4 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 96 | 85 |
| 5 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 95 | 89 |
| 8 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Ødegaard
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martin Ødegaard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Martin Ødegaard, at 96/100 on profile. Kevin De Bruyne and Kevin Stöger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Martin Ødegaard?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Martin Ødegaard?
Doppel learns Martin Ødegaard'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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