Who should replace Pablo Fornals?
CM/CDM/CAMReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Fornals's profile ↗
Pablo Fornals is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Betis in La Liga, with 37 appearances, 9 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Fornals, Harvey Elliott from Valencia boasts a fit score of 86/100, while Nadiem Amiri from Mainz 05 offers an 85/100 fit. Players similar to Fornals include Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz, both with fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €79m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €41m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €77m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Fornals
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Fornals?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Harvey Elliott (Valencia) does the closest job to Pablo Fornals, at 95/100 on profile. Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pablo Fornals?
Yes — Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €13m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pablo Fornals?
Doppel learns Pablo Fornals'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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