Who should replace Patrick Berg?
CMBodø/Glimt · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Berg's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Patrick Berg, the best-fitting central midfielders are Bruno Fernandes, Joey Veerman, Ivan Rakitić. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Stöger at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Patrick Berg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 38 | €2.9m* | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Berg
≈ 100% Patrick Berg · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Patrick Berg · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Patrick Berg · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Berg?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) does the closest job to Patrick Berg, at 94/100 on profile. Joey Veerman and Ivan Rakitić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick Berg?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick Berg?
Doppel learns Patrick Berg's role profile from his 2026 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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