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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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Getafe | 32 | €3.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vitaly Janelt
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 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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