Who should replace Arda Güler?
CAM/CM/RWReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArda Güler's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Arda Güler, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Giovani Lo Celso, James Maddison, Nadiem Amiri. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Stöger at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Arda Güler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | James Maddisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 96 | 85 |
| 5 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €71m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €124m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €98m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 22 | €115m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arda Güler
≈ 100% Arda Güler · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Arda Güler · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Arda Güler · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arda Güler?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) does the closest job to Arda Güler, at 96/100 on profile. James Maddison and Nadiem Amiri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arda Güler?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arda Güler?
Doppel learns Arda Güler'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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