Who should replace Christian Eriksen?
CM/CDM/CAMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Christian Eriksen, the best-fitting central midfielders are Benjamin Bourigeaud, Farès Chaïbi, Pascal Groß. Benjamin Bourigeaud (Stade Rennais) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jóhann Guðmundsson at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Christian Eriksen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Bourigeaud | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Farès Chaïbi | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Pascal Groß | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Jóhann Guðmundsson | Burnley | 33 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Yéremy Pino | Crystal Palace | 23 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jari Vandeputte | Cremonese | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern München | 29 | €38m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Jordan Veretout | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Romano Schmid | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomasson | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Eriksen
≈ 100% Christian Eriksen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Christian Eriksen · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Christian Eriksen · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Eriksen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Benjamin Bourigeaud (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Christian Eriksen, at 95/100 on profile. Farès Chaïbi and Pascal Groß follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christian Eriksen?
Yes — Jóhann Guðmundsson (Burnley) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christian Eriksen?
Doppel learns Christian Eriksen'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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