Who should replace Leander Dendoncker?
CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeander Dendoncker's profile ↗
Leander Dendoncker is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Oviedo in La Liga. For those searching for the best replacement for Dendoncker, Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach offers a tactical fit score of 80/100, while Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln has a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate the capabilities needed to fill Dendoncker's role effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 76 |
| 4 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 91 | 76 |
| 9 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €6.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leander Dendoncker
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leander Dendoncker?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Leander Dendoncker, at 94/100 on profile. Philipp Sander and Teo Quintero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leander Dendoncker?
Yes — Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leander Dendoncker?
Doppel learns Leander Dendoncker'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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