Who should replace Levi Smans?
CAM/CMSC Heerenveen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLevi Smans's profile ↗
Levi Smans is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. For those seeking the best replacement for Smans, Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 89/100, while Junior Olaitan from Beşiktaş JK and Nicolò Zaniolo from Udinese both provide strong alternatives with fit scores of 85/100.
Best replacements for Levi Smans
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Olaitansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 24 | €6.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Nicolò Zaniolosimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €14m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 90 |
| 6 | Yáser Asprillasimilar↗ | Watford | 23 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Oihan Sancetsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 26 | €24m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 94 | 88 |
| 9 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Levi Smans
≈ 100% Levi Smans · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Levi Smans · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Levi Smans · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Levi Smans?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Junior Olaitan (Beşiktaş JK) does the closest job to Levi Smans, at 95/100 on profile. Nicolò Zaniolo and Sami Ouaissa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Levi Smans?
Yes — Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €3.2m, a 90/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Levi Smans?
Doppel learns Levi Smans's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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