Who should replace Leroy Fer?
CM/CDM/CBAlanyaspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeroy Fer's profile ↗
Leroy Fer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 31 appearances and 1 goal in the 2023/24 season. The best replacements for Fer include Josh Laurent from Burnley, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Mats Pannewig from VfL Bochum, also with a fit score of 86/100. Both players provide similar tactical contributions and could effectively replace Fer in a midfield role.
Best replacements for Leroy Fer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 21 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leroy Fer
≈ 100% Leroy Fer · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leroy Fer · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Leroy Fer · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leroy Fer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josh Laurent (Burnley) does the closest job to Leroy Fer, at 94/100 on profile. Leonardo Lopes and Mats Pannewig follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leroy Fer?
Yes — Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leroy Fer?
Doppel learns Leroy Fer's role profile from his 2023/24 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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