Who should replace Dave Kwakman?
CM/CDMFC Volendam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDave Kwakman's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Dave Kwakman, the best-fitting central midfielders are Wilfred Ndidi, Nicolás Capaldo, Gvidas Gineitis. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lautaro Ríos at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dave Kwakman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilfred Ndidisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €7.5m | 93 | 76 |
| 2 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Lautaro Ríossimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 26 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Miguel Cresposimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dave Kwakman
≈ 100% Dave Kwakman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dave Kwakman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dave Kwakman · strong: Accurate crosses, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dave Kwakman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) does the closest job to Dave Kwakman, at 93/100 on profile. Nicolás Capaldo and Gvidas Gineitis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dave Kwakman?
Yes — Lautaro Ríos (Independiente Rivadavia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dave Kwakman?
Doppel learns Dave Kwakman'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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