Who should replace Dave Kwakman?
CM/CDMAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDave Kwakman's profile ↗
Dave Kwakman is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, having made 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 assists. Players who can replace Kwakman include Gvidas Gineitis of Torino, with a fit score of 80/100, and Rocco Reitz from RB Leipzig, who has a fit score of 81/100, highlighting their suitability for similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilfred Ndidisimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 30 | €7.5m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dave Kwakman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dave Kwakman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş JK) does the closest job to Dave Kwakman, at 93/100 on profile. Gvidas Gineitis and Nicolás Capaldo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dave Kwakman?
Yes — Noah Mbamba (Lorient) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 79/100 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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