Who should replace Adam Carlén?
CM/CDMExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Carlén's profile ↗
Adam Carlén is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Excelsior in the Eredivisie. For those searching for the best replacement for Carlén, Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC offers an 82/100 tactical fit, while Kevin Ackermann and Alberto Rodríguez both provide a solid 80/100 fit. These players are well-suited to perform similar roles on the pitch, making them viable alternatives for teams needing to replace Carlén.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Matheus Diassimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 94 | 75 |
| 5 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 77 |
| 6 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Eibar | 33 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 8 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 92 | 77 |
| 10 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Daniel Elfadlisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adam Carlén?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Ackermann (IF Brommapojkarna) does the closest job to Adam Carlén, at 94/100 on profile. Pascal Klemens and Alberto Rodríguez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adam Carlén?
Yes — Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Adam Carlén?
Doppel learns Adam Carlén'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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