Who should replace Jude Bellingham?
CAM/CM/LMReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJude Bellingham's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jude Bellingham, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Lucas Paquetá, Rodri, Nico Paz. Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ross Barkley at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jude Bellingham
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €86m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 22 | €103m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | James Maddisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jude Bellingham
≈ 100% Jude Bellingham · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jude Bellingham · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jude Bellingham · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jude Bellingham?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United) does the closest job to Jude Bellingham, at 94/100 on profile. Rodri and Nico Paz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jude Bellingham?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jude Bellingham?
Doppel learns Jude Bellingham's role profile from his 2025/26 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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