Who should replace Benjamin André?
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Benjamin André, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mikel Merino, Mamadou Sangare, Joelinton. Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Benjamin André
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merino | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Mamadou Sangare | RC Lens | 23 | €39m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Joelinton | Newcastle United | 28 | €27m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Ander Herrera | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Jefferson Lerma | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetá | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Pape Gueye | Villarreal | 25 | €39m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Corentin Tolisso | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Éderson | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Ross Barkley | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
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 94/100 on profile. Mamadou Sangare and Joelinton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Benjamin André?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 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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