Who should replace Monchu?
CM/CDMReal Valladolid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMonchu's profile ↗
Monchu is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Valladolid in LaLiga 2, with 42 appearances contributing 6 goals and 3 assists in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Monchu include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Gianluca Busio from Venezia, with a fit score of 87/100. If you're looking for the best replacement for Monchu, these players offer a tactical fit that aligns closely with his role.
Best replacements for Monchu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Monchu
≈ 100% Monchu · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Monchu · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Monchu · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Monchu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) does the closest job to Monchu, at 94/100 on profile. Gianluca Busio and Qazim Laci follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Monchu?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Monchu?
Doppel learns Monchu's role profile from his 2023/24 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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