Who should replace Jakub Piotrowski?
CM/CDM/CAMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJakub Piotrowski's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jakub Piotrowski, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mario Lemina, Saúl Ñíguez, Pablo Ibáñez. Mario Lemina (Wolverhampton) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mathias Honsak at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jakub Piotrowski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 30 | €8.3m | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 90 | 75 |
| 6 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 90 | 76 |
| 10 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 90 | 76 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €27m | 89 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jakub Piotrowski
≈ 100% Jakub Piotrowski · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jakub Piotrowski · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Jakub Piotrowski · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jakub Piotrowski?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mario Lemina (Wolverhampton) does the closest job to Jakub Piotrowski, at 91/100 on profile. Saúl Ñíguez and Pablo Ibáñez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jakub Piotrowski?
Yes — Mathias Honsak (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jakub Piotrowski?
Doppel learns Jakub Piotrowski'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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