Who should replace Philippe Rommens?
CM/CDMGo Ahead Eagles · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilippe Rommens's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Philippe Rommens, the best-fitting central midfielders are Orkun Kökçü, James Ward-Prowse, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Orkun Kökçü (Benfica) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Görkem Sağlam at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Philippe Rommens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 38 | €2.9m* | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philippe Rommens
≈ 100% Philippe Rommens · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Philippe Rommens · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Philippe Rommens · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philippe Rommens?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Orkun Kökçü (Benfica) does the closest job to Philippe Rommens, at 94/100 on profile. James Ward-Prowse and Hakan Çalhanoğlu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philippe Rommens?
Yes — Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philippe Rommens?
Doppel learns Philippe Rommens's role profile from his 2023/24 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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