Who should replace Dwight McNeil?
LM/LWEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDwight McNeil's profile ↗
Dwight McNeil is a left midfielder/left winger for Everton in the Premier League, with 22 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for McNeil, Arijon Ibrahimović from 1. FC Heidenheim stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while both Marco Grüll of SV Werder Bremen and Diego Gómez of Brighton & Hove Albion offer strong tactical alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Grüllsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €4.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Witisimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 30 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €11m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Harvey Valesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €6.5m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Marko Pjacasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 31 | €1.6m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Simon Adingrasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €23m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dwight McNeil
≈ 100% Dwight McNeil · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Dwight McNeil · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dwight McNeil · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dwight McNeil?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marco Grüll (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Dwight McNeil, at 93/100 on profile. Diego Gómez and Witi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dwight McNeil?
Yes — Witi (CD Nacional) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dwight McNeil?
Doppel learns Dwight McNeil's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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