Who should replace Otso Liimatta?
CMHalmstads BK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitOtso Liimatta's profile ↗
Otso Liimatta is a central midfielder for Halmstads BK in the Allsvenskan, aged 22, with a market value of €1m. For those searching for the best replacement for Liimatta, Rafael Lubach from 1. FC Nürnberg offers a strong tactical fit at 86/100, while Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam and Pedro Alemañ from Granada also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Otso Liimatta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Pedro Alemañsimilar↗ | Granada | 24 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Baptiste Mouazansimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Otso Liimatta
≈ 100% Otso Liimatta · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Otso Liimatta · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Otso Liimatta · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Otso Liimatta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joshua Kitolano (Sparta Rotterdam) does the closest job to Otso Liimatta, at 93/100 on profile. Pedro Alemañ and Rafael Lubach follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Otso Liimatta?
Yes — Baptiste Mouazan (US Concarneau) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Otso Liimatta?
Doppel learns Otso Liimatta's role profile from his 2025 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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