Who should replace Leander Dendoncker?
CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeander Dendoncker's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Leander Dendoncker, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yannik Keitel, Yannick Engelhardt, Kervin Arriaga. Yannik Keitel (SC Freiburg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Julian Niehues at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Leander Dendoncker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannik Keitelsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 71 |
| 2 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 93 | 75 |
| 3 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 73 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 5 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.6m | 92 | 71 |
| 6 | Valentin Atangana Edoasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €19m | 91 | 72 |
| 7 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 72 |
| 8 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 74 |
| 9 | Alexis Blinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €600k | 91 | 71 |
| 10 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.0m | 90 | 72 |
| 11 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 73 |
| 12 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leander Dendoncker
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · low reliability
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leander Dendoncker?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yannik Keitel (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Leander Dendoncker, at 93/100 on profile. Yannick Engelhardt and Kervin Arriaga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leander Dendoncker?
Yes — Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 74/100 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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