Who should replace Kevin De Bruyne?
CAM/CMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin De Bruyne's profile ↗
Kevin De Bruyne is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for SSC Napoli in the Serie A. For those seeking the best replacement for De Bruyne, Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen stands out with a fit score of 89/100, showcasing excellent tactical compatibility. Other notable options include Kang-in Lee from Atlético Madrid with a fit of 86/100 and Julian Brandt from AFC Ajax, who has a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 30 | €16m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €77m | 96 | 85 |
| 5 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €98m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 10 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 11 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 12 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /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
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. Julian Brandt and Kang-in Lee 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 89/100 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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