Who should replace Kevin De Bruyne?
CAM/CMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Kevin De Bruyne, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Jonas Hofmann, Kang-in Lee, Marco Asensio. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) matches the role at 97/100 on tactical profile (90/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonas Hofmann at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kevin De Bruyne
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Hofmann | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 97 | 90 |
| 2 | Kang-in Lee | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Marco Asensio | Paris Saint-Germain | 27 | €16m | 96 | 84 |
| 4 | Martin Ødegaard | Arsenal | 25 | €71m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Luis Alberto | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliott | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Rayan Cherki | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €98m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Julian Brandt | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €16m | 95 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Stöger | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 10 | Pablo Sarabia | Wolverhampton | 31 | €3.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğan | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Florian Thauvin | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin De Bruyne
≈ 100% Kevin De Bruyne · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kevin De Bruyne · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kevin De Bruyne · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin De Bruyne?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) does the closest job to Kevin De Bruyne, at 97/100 on profile. Kang-in Lee and Marco Asensio follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin De Bruyne?
Yes — Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 90/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin De Bruyne?
Doppel learns Kevin De Bruyne's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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