Who should replace Vitaly Janelt?
CM/CDMBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVitaly Janelt's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Vitaly Janelt, the best-fitting central midfielders are Reece James, James Garner, Wouter Burger. Reece James (Chelsea) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Luis Milla at about €3.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Vitaly Janelt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Jamessimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €63m | 95 | 77 |
| 2 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €48m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €3.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vitaly Janelt
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vitaly Janelt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Reece James (Chelsea) does the closest job to Vitaly Janelt, at 95/100 on profile. James Garner and Wouter Burger 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 77/100 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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