Who should replace Aleix García?
CM/CDMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleix García's profile ↗
Aleix García is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 8 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for García, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Orkun Kökçü from Benfica also presents a strong option with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleix García
≈ 100% Aleix García · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Aleix García · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Aleix García · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aleix García?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Aleix García, at 95/100 on profile. Orkun Kökçü and Giacomo Calò follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aleix García?
Yes — Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aleix García?
Doppel learns Aleix García'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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