Who should replace Axel Witsel?
CB/CM/CDMGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAxel Witsel's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Axel Witsel, the best-fitting centre backs are Jefferson Lerma, Roberto Gagliardini, Bryan Cristante. Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Roberto Gagliardini at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Axel Witsel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €48m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Axel Witsel
≈ 100% Axel Witsel · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Axel Witsel · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Axel Witsel · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Axel Witsel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Axel Witsel, at 93/100 on profile. Roberto Gagliardini and Bryan Cristante follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Axel Witsel?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.2m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Axel Witsel?
Doppel learns Axel Witsel's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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