Who should replace Julien Ponceau?
CAM/CM/CDMLorient · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Ponceau's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Julien Ponceau, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Himad Abdelli, Aimar Oroz, Valentín Carboni. Himad Abdelli (Angers) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Himad Abdelli at about €4.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Julien Ponceau
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 23 | €6.9m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Valentín Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 18 | €8.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €9.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Thiago Almadasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 25 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €5.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 20 | €36m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Ponceau
≈ 100% Julien Ponceau · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Julien Ponceau · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Julien Ponceau · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien Ponceau?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Himad Abdelli (Angers) does the closest job to Julien Ponceau, at 95/100 on profile. Aimar Oroz and Valentín Carboni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julien Ponceau?
Yes — Himad Abdelli (Angers) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €4.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julien Ponceau?
Doppel learns Julien Ponceau's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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