Who should replace Neymar?
CAM/ST/LWSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeymar's profile ↗
Neymar is an attacking midfielder/striker for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, with 9 appearances, 6 goals, and 2 assists in 2026. Among the best replacements for Neymar, Kenan Yıldız from Juventus stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Rodrigo Zalazar from Sporting Braga and Giorgian de Arrascaeta from Flamengo follow closely with fit scores of 83/100 and 82/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 27 | €24m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Gianluca Scamaccasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €27m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neymar
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Neymar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) does the closest job to Neymar, at 94/100 on profile. Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Rodrigo Zalazar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Neymar?
Yes — Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €15m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Neymar?
Doppel learns Neymar's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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