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Who should replace Vitaly Janelt?

CM/CDMBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVitaly Janelt's profile ↗

Vitaly Janelt is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Brentford in the Premier League, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Janelt, James Garner stands out with a fit score of 82/100 in his role at Everton. Other tactical alternatives include Luis Milla from Getafe, Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest, and Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar, all with fit scores of 80/100.

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Best replacements for Vitaly Janelt

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1James Garnersimilar↗Everton25€48m9582
2Luis Millasimilar↗Getafe32€3.2m9380
3Elliot Andersonsimilar↗Nottingham Forest24€68m9381
4Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗AZ Alkmaar26€13m9380
5Adam Whartonsimilar↗Crystal Palace22€74m9284
6Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗RC Lens25€22m9283
7Youri Tielemanssimilar↗Aston Villa29€33m9280
8Leon Goretzkasimilar↗FC Bayern München31€11m9183
9Casemirosimilar↗Manchester United34€5.5m9182
10Pepelusimilar↗Valencia28€7.3m9184
11Joris van Overeemsimilar↗SC Heerenveen32€900k9181
12James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗West Ham United32€4.5m9084

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Vitaly Janelt

1. James GarnerEverton82/100

≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90

2. Luis MillaGetafe80/100

≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90

3. Elliot AndersonNottingham Forest81/100

≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Vitaly Janelt?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Garner (Everton) does the closest job to Vitaly Janelt, at 95/100 on profile. Luis Milla and Elliot Anderson follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vitaly Janelt?

Yes — Luis Milla (Getafe) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.2m, a 80/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Vitaly Janelt?

Doppel learns Vitaly Janelt'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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