Who should replace Aleksander Nilsson?
CMHalmstads BK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleksander Nilsson's profile ↗
Aleksander Nilsson is a central midfielder for Halmstads BK in the Allsvenskan, with 13 appearances and 953 minutes played in 2025. For those searching for the best replacement for Nilsson, Fran Manzanara from Racing de Ferrol, George Byers from Sheffield Wednesday, David Timor from CD Eldense, and Daouda Peeters from Südtirol all have a tactical fit score of 76/100, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Aleksander Nilsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Byerssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 30 | €200k | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | David Timorsimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 37 | €0k | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Daouda Peeterssimilar↗ | Südtirol | 27 | €200k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Fran Manzanarasimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €200k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 75 |
| 6 | Sergio Guerrerosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Damián Mustosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 39 | €100k | 88 | 75 |
| 8 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleksander Nilsson
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aleksander Nilsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, George Byers (Sheffield Wednesday) does the closest job to Aleksander Nilsson, at 90/100 on profile. David Timor and Daouda Peeters follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aleksander Nilsson?
Yes — David Timor (CD Eldense) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €0k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aleksander Nilsson?
Doppel learns Aleksander Nilsson's role profile from his 2025 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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