Who should replace Hernani?
CM/CDM/CAMParma · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Hernani, the best-fitting central midfielders are Adam Wharton, Ryan Christie, Daichi Kamada. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Adrien Thomasson at about €4.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Hernani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Ryan Christie | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamada | Crystal Palace | 29 | €10m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Philip Billing | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Adrien Thomasson | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Fée | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Yasin Ayari | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €32m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanberg | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Jesper Lindstrøm | Everton | 24 | €4.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Lucas Paquetá | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Saúl Ñíguez | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hernani
≈ 100% Hernani · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Hernani · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Hernani · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hernani?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Hernani, at 93/100 on profile. Ryan Christie and Daichi Kamada follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hernani?
Yes — Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.3m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hernani?
Doppel learns Hernani'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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