Who should replace Evert Linthorst?
CM/CDMGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEvert Linthorst's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Evert Linthorst, the best-fitting central midfielders are Nils Rossen, Lewis Schouten, John Lundstram. Nils Rossen (SC Telstar) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rafael Brito at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Evert Linthorst
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nils Rossensimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 21 | €800k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 90 | 75 |
| 3 | John Lundstramsimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 32 | €1.3m | 90 | 74 |
| 4 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 88 | 73 |
| 5 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 86 | 73 |
| 8 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 86 | 74 |
| 9 | Yannick Gerhardtsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €1.7m | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 84 | 73 |
| 11 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Jesse Boschsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 26 | €400k | 83 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Evert Linthorst
≈ 100% Evert Linthorst · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Evert Linthorst · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Evert Linthorst · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Evert Linthorst?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nils Rossen (SC Telstar) does the closest job to Evert Linthorst, at 92/100 on profile. Lewis Schouten and John Lundstram follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Evert Linthorst?
Yes — Rafael Brito (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Evert Linthorst?
Doppel learns Evert Linthorst'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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