Who should replace Simon Thern?
CMIFK Värnamo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Thern's profile ↗
Simon Thern is a central midfielder for IFK Värnamo in the Allsvenskan, with 24 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Thern, Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Ozan Kökçü of FC Volendam and Francho Serrano of Getafe, both providing similar midfield capabilities with fit scores of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francho Serranosimilar↗ | Getafe | 25 | €3.1m | 96 | 81 |
| 2 | Pedro Alemañsimilar↗ | Granada | 24 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Ozan Kökçüsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 28 | €400k | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Edenilsonsimilar↗ | Botafogo | 37 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Finn Ole Beckersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Olivier Kemensimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | Sunderland | 22 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Zenónsimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 25 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Thern
≈ 100% Simon Thern · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Simon Thern · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Simon Thern · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Thern?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Francho Serrano (Getafe) does the closest job to Simon Thern, at 96/100 on profile. Pedro Alemañ and Ozan Kökçü follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simon Thern?
Yes — Edenilson (Botafogo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simon Thern?
Doppel learns Simon Thern'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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