Who should replace Leon Avdullahu?
CM/CDMTSG Hoffenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Avdullahu's profile ↗
Leon Avdullahu is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for TSG Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Avdullahu, Joris van Overeem from SC Heerenveen offers a tactical fit score of 80/100, while João Moutinho of Sporting Braga provides a fit of 79/100. These players excel in similar roles and could effectively fill the gap left by Avdullahu.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Maximilian Arnoldsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €2.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Avdullahu
≈ 100% Leon Avdullahu · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Leon Avdullahu · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Leon Avdullahu · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leon Avdullahu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) does the closest job to Leon Avdullahu, at 90/100 on profile. Rubén Alcaraz and João Moutinho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leon Avdullahu?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leon Avdullahu?
Doppel learns Leon Avdullahu'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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