Who should replace Þórir Jóhann Helgason?
CM/CAMLecce · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitÞórir Jóhann Helgason's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Þórir Jóhann Helgason, the best-fitting central midfielders are Tobias Kempe, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Adam Karabec. Tobias Kempe (Darmstadt 98) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dani Rodríguez at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Þórir Jóhann Helgason
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobias Kempesimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 37 | €4.9m* | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Adam Karabecsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €6.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Matteo Tramonisimilar↗ | Pisa | 26 | €4.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €3.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Morgan Sansonsimilar↗ | Nice | 32 | €3.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Florent Molletsimilar↗ | Nantes | 35 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €5.3m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Monza | 33 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Þórir Jóhann Helgason
≈ 100% Þórir Jóhann Helgason · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Þórir Jóhann Helgason · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Þórir Jóhann Helgason · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Þórir Jóhann Helgason?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tobias Kempe (Darmstadt 98) does the closest job to Þórir Jóhann Helgason, at 91/100 on profile. Jon Ander Olasagasti and Adam Karabec follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Þórir Jóhann Helgason?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Þórir Jóhann Helgason?
Doppel learns Þórir Jóhann Helgason'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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