Who should replace Carney Chukwuemeka?
CMBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarney Chukwuemeka's profile ↗
Carney Chukwuemeka is a central midfielder for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with 28 appearances and 2 goals during the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Chukwuemeka, Carlos Alcaraz from Southampton and Abdou Harroui from Frosinone both present strong tactical fits, each scoring 84/100. Additionally, Jude Bellingham offers a similar role with a fit score of 83/100, making him another notable option.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Ethan Nwanerisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 19 | €34m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carney Chukwuemeka
≈ 100% Carney Chukwuemeka · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carney Chukwuemeka · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carney Chukwuemeka · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carney Chukwuemeka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Carlos Alcaraz (Southampton) does the closest job to Carney Chukwuemeka, at 91/100 on profile. Abdou Harroui and Ethan Nwaneri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carney Chukwuemeka?
Yes — Abdou Harroui (Frosinone) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carney Chukwuemeka?
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