Who should replace Axel Henriksson?
CMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAxel Henriksson's profile ↗
Axel Henriksson is a central midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Henriksson, Jon Guridi from Deportivo Alavés offers a fit score of 80/100, while Andrea Franzoni of Virtus Entella has an impressive fit score of 82/100. Both players provide strong tactical alternatives for a similar role in midfield.
Best replacements for Axel Henriksson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morten Thorsbysimilar↗ | Genoa | 30 | €3.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Jon Eceizabarrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €200k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €15m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Axel Henriksson
≈ 100% Axel Henriksson · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Axel Henriksson · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Axel Henriksson · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Axel Henriksson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Morten Thorsby (Genoa) does the closest job to Axel Henriksson, at 91/100 on profile. Jon Guridi and Jon Eceizabarrena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Axel Henriksson?
Yes — Jon Eceizabarrena (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Axel Henriksson?
Doppel learns Axel Henriksson'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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