Who should replace David Tijanič?
CM/CAMGöztepe · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Tijanič's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace David Tijanič, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pedro Gonçalves, Hakim Ziyech, Florian Thauvin. Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonas Hofmann at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for David Tijanič
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Hakim Ziyechsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €2.1m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Marcus Edwardssimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €6.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 7 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 95 | 88 |
| 8 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €4.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 95 | 84 |
| 10 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Dries Mertenssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 39 | n/a | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Tijanič
≈ 100% David Tijanič · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% David Tijanič · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Tijanič · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Tijanič?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting CP) does the closest job to David Tijanič, at 95/100 on profile. Hakim Ziyech and Florian Thauvin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Tijanič?
Yes — Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Tijanič?
Doppel learns David Tijanič's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →