Who should replace Sverre Nypan?
CMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSverre Nypan's profile ↗
Sverre Nypan is a central midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, having made 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Nypan include Yalçın Kayan from Samsunspor, with a fit score of 82/100, and Gaetano Castrovilli from Cesena, who has a fit score of 80/100. These players could effectively fulfil similar roles in a tactical setup, making them suitable alternatives for those looking for players similar to Nypan.
Best replacements for Sverre Nypan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaetano Castrovillisimilar↗ | Cesena | 29 | €500k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Yalçın Kayansimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Gustavo Nevessimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 22 | €3.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Tyler Diblingsimilar↗ | Southampton | 20 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sverre Nypan
≈ 100% Sverre Nypan · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Sverre Nypan · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Sverre Nypan · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sverre Nypan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gaetano Castrovilli (Cesena) does the closest job to Sverre Nypan, at 94/100 on profile. Yalçın Kayan and Gustavo Neves follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sverre Nypan?
Yes — Gaetano Castrovilli (Cesena) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sverre Nypan?
Doppel learns Sverre Nypan'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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