Who should replace Dennis Praet?
CDM/CM/CAMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDennis Praet's profile ↗
Dennis Praet is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, with 31 appearances and 2525 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Praet, Anders Trondsen from IFK Göteborg offers a tactical fit score of 79/100, while Raffaele Maiello and George Dobson both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 76/100.
Best replacements for Dennis Praet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raffaele Maiellosimilar↗ | Bari | 35 | €200k | 94 | 76 |
| 2 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 93 | 76 |
| 4 | Jakub Łabojkosimilar↗ | Ternana | 29 | €300k | 92 | 76 |
| 5 | Jimmy Suárezsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 30 | €300k | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Daniel Asksimilar↗ | Östers IF | 28 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 10 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 91 | 76 |
| 11 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dennis Praet
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dennis Praet?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Raffaele Maiello (Bari) does the closest job to Dennis Praet, at 94/100 on profile. Anders Trondsen and George Dobson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dennis Praet?
Yes — Raffaele Maiello (Bari) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dennis Praet?
Doppel learns Dennis Praet's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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