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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 seeking the best replacement for Stanković, Gianluca Busio from Venezia, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as an excellent tactical match. Other strong alternatives include Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton & Hove Albion (fit 82/100) and Pape Gueye from Villarreal (fit 80/100), both of whom can effectively fulfil a similar role.

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Best replacements for Aleksandar Stanković

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion21€27m9382
2Pape Gueyesimilar↗Villarreal27€39m9280
3Gianluca Busiosimilar↗Venezia24€7.3m9286
4Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗Fiorentina29€8.6m9283
5Casemirosimilar↗Manchester United34€5.5m9182
6Jens Stagesimilar↗SV Werder Bremen30€14m9182
7Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗Palermo25€3.9m9182
8Rémi Oudinsimilar↗Lecce30€900k9083
9Alex Salasimilar↗Córdoba25€1.0m9081
10Leon Goretzkasimilar↗FC Bayern München31€11m9082
11Enric Llansanasimilar↗Go Ahead Eagles25€2.1m9080
12Jakub Modersimilar↗Feyenoord27€11m9080

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Aleksandar Stanković

1. Jack HinshelwoodBrighton & Hove Albion82/100

≈ 100% Aleksandar Stanković · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90

2. Pape GueyeVillarreal80/100

≈ 100% Aleksandar Stanković · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90

3. Gianluca BusioVenezia86/100

≈ 100% Aleksandar Stanković · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /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. Pape Gueye and Gianluca Busio follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aleksandar Stanković?

Yes — Rémi Oudin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 83/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Aleksandar Stanković?

Doppel learns Aleksandar Stanković'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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