Who should replace Ylldren Ibrahimaj?
CM/CDMLillestrøm SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitYlldren Ibrahimaj's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ylldren Ibrahimaj, the best-fitting central midfielders are Christian Eriksen, Jacob Wright, Kevin Lopez. Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Lopez at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ylldren Ibrahimaj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Jacob Wrightsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Kevin Lopezsimilar↗ | Defensa y Justicia | 25 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Jari Vandeputtesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 30 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Pablo De Blasissimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ylldren Ibrahimaj
≈ 100% Ylldren Ibrahimaj · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ylldren Ibrahimaj · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ylldren Ibrahimaj · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ylldren Ibrahimaj?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Ylldren Ibrahimaj, at 93/100 on profile. Jacob Wright and Kevin Lopez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ylldren Ibrahimaj?
Yes — Kevin Lopez (Defensa y Justicia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ylldren Ibrahimaj?
Doppel learns Ylldren Ibrahimaj'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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