Who should replace Azor Matusiwa?
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAzor Matusiwa's profile ↗
Azor Matusiwa is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town in the Championship, with 45 appearances during the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Matusiwa include Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Malcolm Viltardsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Pelle Mattssonsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 25 | €4.3m | 92 | 76 |
| 6 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Mathias Delorgesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €6.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 76 |
| 10 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Noah Cadiousimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 76 |
| 12 | Jonas Meffertsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 32 | €700k | 91 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Azor Matusiwa
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Azor Matusiwa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) does the closest job to Azor Matusiwa, at 94/100 on profile. Marcus Lindberg and Malcolm Viltard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Azor Matusiwa?
Yes — Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Azor Matusiwa?
Doppel learns Azor Matusiwa'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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