Who should replace Theo Leoni?
CM/CDMStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Leoni's profile ↗
Theo Leoni is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stade de Reims in Ligue 2, aged 26, with a market value of €4m. For those seeking the best replacement for Leoni, Max Bird from Bristol City shows a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, followed closely by Kartal Kayra Yılmaz of Kayserispor at 85/100. Other notable options include Jakub Kałuziński from Antalyaspor and Jordan Holsgrove of Estoril Praia, both providing solid alternatives.
Best replacements for Theo Leoni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Simone Trimbolisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Leoni
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Theo Leoni?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Bird (Bristol City) does the closest job to Theo Leoni, at 94/100 on profile. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and Jakub Kałuziński follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Theo Leoni?
Yes — Aleix Garrido (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Theo Leoni?
Doppel learns Theo Leoni's role profile from his 2025/26 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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