Who should replace Aleksandar Stanković?
CM/CDMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleksandar Stanković's profile ↗
Aleksandar Stanković is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League. For those searching for the best replacement for Stanković, Gianluca Busio from Venezia (fit score 87/100) and Aytaç Kara from Kasımpaşa (fit score 84/100) are strong candidates, showcasing similar tactical abilities to effectively fulfil the same role.
Best replacements for Aleksandar Stanković
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Kristoffer Askildsensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €7.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleksandar Stanković
≈ 100% Aleksandar Stanković · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Aleksandar Stanković · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Aleksandar Stanković · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aleksandar Stanković?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Aleksandar Stanković, at 93/100 on profile. Aytaç Kara and Kristoffer Askildsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aleksandar Stanković?
Yes — Aytaç Kara (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aleksandar Stanković?
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