Who should replace Pablo Fornals?
CM/CDM/RWReal 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 in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 6 assists. The best replacements for Fornals include Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven, who has a fit score of 85, and Nadiem Amiri from 1. FSV Mainz 05, also at 85. Both players perform similarly in a tactical role, making them strong alternatives for those seeking players similar to Fornals.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €28m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 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: 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
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Fornals?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) does the closest job to Pablo Fornals, at 94/100 on profile. Douglas Luiz and Joey Veerman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pablo Fornals?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 87/100 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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