Who should replace Nikolas Nartey?
CM/CDM/CAMVfB Stuttgart · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolas Nartey's profile ↗
Nikolas Nartey is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Nartey, Chiedozie Ogbene from Luton Town, with a fit score of 85/100, and Malik Tillman of PSV Eindhoven, also with a fit score of 85/100, are notable options that perform a similar tactical role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Morgan Rogerssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €86m | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolas Nartey
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolas Nartey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) does the closest job to Nikolas Nartey, at 95/100 on profile. Rodri and Chiedozie Ogbene follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikolas Nartey?
Yes — Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.7m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikolas Nartey?
Doppel learns Nikolas Nartey'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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