Who should replace Ivan Rakitić?
CM/CDMSevilla · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Rakitić's profile ↗
Ivan Rakitić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sevilla in La Liga. For those seeking the best replacement for Rakitić, Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven and Harvey Elliott from Valencia both have a fit score of 87/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Additionally, Douglas Luiz from Juventus follows closely with a fit score of 86/100, making him another viable option for those asking who can replace Rakitić effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 97 | 87 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 95 | 84 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 88 |
| 11 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 12 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Rakitić
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Rakitić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Ivan Rakitić, at 97/100 on profile. Douglas Luiz and Bruno Fernandes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ivan Rakitić?
Yes — Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ivan Rakitić?
Doppel learns Ivan Rakitić's role profile from his 2023/24 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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