Who should replace Douglas Luiz?
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDouglas Luiz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Douglas Luiz, the best-fitting central midfielders are Tom Bischof, Youri Tielemans, James Garner. Tom Bischof (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Conor Gallagher at about €31m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Douglas Luiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €48m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Petar Sučićsimilar↗ | Inter | 22 | €44m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Ismaël Bennacersimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €8.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 21 | €21m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €91m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Douglas Luiz
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Douglas Luiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Bischof (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Douglas Luiz, at 93/100 on profile. Youri Tielemans and James Garner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Douglas Luiz?
Yes — Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €31m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Douglas Luiz?
Doppel learns Douglas Luiz'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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