Who should replace Kelechi Nwakali?
CM/CDMChaves · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKelechi Nwakali's profile ↗
Kelechi Nwakali is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Chaves in the Primeira Liga, with 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Nwakali, Lazar Samardžić from Udinese offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Sergi Darder from Mallorca and Niklas Schmidt from Toulouse both provide excellent alternatives, each with a fit score of 84/100.
Best replacements for Kelechi Nwakali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergi Dardersimilar↗ | Mallorca | 33 | €2.8m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kelechi Nwakali
≈ 100% Kelechi Nwakali · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Nwakali · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kelechi Nwakali · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kelechi Nwakali?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergi Darder (Mallorca) does the closest job to Kelechi Nwakali, at 96/100 on profile. Kévin Danois and Niklas Schmidt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kelechi Nwakali?
Yes — Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kelechi Nwakali?
Doppel learns Kelechi Nwakali's role profile from his 2023/24 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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