Who should replace Darko Nejašmić?
CM/CDMNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDarko Nejašmić's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Darko Nejašmić, the best-fitting central midfielders are Amadou Haidara, Enric Llansana, Mikel Merino. Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Enric Llansana at about €2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Darko Nejašmić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €4.9m | 95 | 77 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 93 | 78 |
| 5 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Darko Nejašmić
≈ 100% Darko Nejašmić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Darko Nejašmić · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Darko Nejašmić · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Darko Nejašmić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Darko Nejašmić, at 95/100 on profile. Enric Llansana and Mikel Merino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Darko Nejašmić?
Yes — Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Darko Nejašmić?
Doppel learns Darko Nejašmić'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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