Who should replace Frenkie de Jong?
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrenkie de Jong's profile ↗
Frenkie de Jong is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Barcelona in La Liga, with 25 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace de Jong include Hakan Çalhanoğlu from Inter, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Adem Zorgane from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, with a fit score of 83/100. For those seeking the best replacement for de Jong, these players offer a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €43m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frenkie de Jong
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Frenkie de Jong?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Youri Tielemans (Manchester United) does the closest job to Frenkie de Jong, at 92/100 on profile. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Angelo Stiller follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Frenkie de Jong?
Yes — Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.3m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Frenkie de Jong?
Doppel learns Frenkie de Jong'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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