Who should replace Luismi Sanchez?
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuismi Sanchez's profile ↗
Luismi Sanchez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, with 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Luismi Sanchez, Jesús Álvarez from Huesca offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior and Miguel Atienza from Burgos Club de Fútbol both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
Best replacements for Luismi Sanchez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luismi Sanchez
≈ 100% Luismi Sanchez · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Luismi Sanchez · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luismi Sanchez · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luismi Sanchez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) does the closest job to Luismi Sanchez, at 94/100 on profile. Lennard Hartjes and Miguel Atienza follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luismi Sanchez?
Yes — Ahmed Kashi (Annecy FC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luismi Sanchez?
Doppel learns Luismi Sanchez's role profile from his 2024/25 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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