Who should replace Pablo Fornals?
CM/CDM/RWReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Fornals's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pablo Fornals, the best-fitting central midfielders are Aleksandr Golovin, Luis Alberto, Harvey Elliott. Aleksandr Golovin (AS Monaco) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Luis Alberto at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pablo Fornals
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandr Golovinsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €18m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €28m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €21m | 92 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Fornals
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Fornals?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleksandr Golovin (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Pablo Fornals, at 94/100 on profile. Luis Alberto and Harvey Elliott follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pablo Fornals?
Yes — Luis Alberto (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 83/100 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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