Who should replace Benjamin André?
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenjamin André's profile ↗
Benjamin André is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lille in Ligue 1, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for André, Mats Wieffer from Feyenoord offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad and Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace also provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | RC Lens | 24 | €39m | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benjamin André
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Benjamin André?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Benjamin André, at 95/100 on profile. Mats Wieffer and Jefferson Lerma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Benjamin André?
Yes — Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €5.5m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Benjamin André?
Doppel learns Benjamin André'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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