Who should replace Daniel Requena?
CMLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Requena's profile ↗
Daniel Requena is a central midfielder for Levante UD in La Liga, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Requena, Ezechiel Banzuzi from RB Leipzig offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Balthazar Pierret from Nantes and Yassin Oukili from Fortuna Sittard both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 79 |
| 5 | Caspar Jandersimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €19m | 94 | 78 |
| 6 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Requena
≈ 100% Daniel Requena · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Daniel Requena · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Daniel Requena · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Requena?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ezechiel Banzuzi (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Daniel Requena, at 94/100 on profile. Balthazar Pierret and Yassin Oukili follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Daniel Requena?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Daniel Requena?
Doppel learns Daniel Requena'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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