Who should replace Cole Palmer?
CAM/RWChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCole Palmer's profile ↗
Cole Palmer is an attacking midfielder/right winger for Chelsea in the Premier League, with 26 appearances, 10 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Palmer include Lennart Karl from Bayern München, who boasts a fit score of 84/100, and Antony from Real Betis, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both provide a similar tactical contribution, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking a player in his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lennart Karlsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 18 | €63m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Antonysimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €37m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €215m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cole Palmer
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: xG + xA, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cole Palmer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lennart Karl (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Cole Palmer, at 94/100 on profile. Florian Wirtz and Antony follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cole Palmer?
Yes — Pedro (Lazio) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cole Palmer?
Doppel learns Cole Palmer's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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