Who should replace Anis Ben Slimane?
CM/CAMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnis Ben Slimane's profile ↗
Anis Ben Slimane is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Norwich City in the Championship, with 22 appearances, 5 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ben Slimane, Benedict Hollerbach from 1. FC Union Berlin offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100. Other notable options include Lucas Moura from São Paulo and Christantus Uche from Getafe, both also providing similar roles effectively.
Best replacements for Anis Ben Slimane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Benedict Hollerbachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €7.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €1.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Grady Dianganasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Jovane Cabralsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 28 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anis Ben Slimane
≈ 100% Anis Ben Slimane · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Anis Ben Slimane · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Anis Ben Slimane · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anis Ben Slimane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santi García (Gil Vicente) does the closest job to Anis Ben Slimane, at 94/100 on profile. Lucas Moura and Benedict Hollerbach follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Anis Ben Slimane?
Yes — Willum Thor Willumsson (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Anis Ben Slimane?
Doppel learns Anis Ben Slimane'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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