Who should replace Manu Molina?
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Molina's profile ↗
Manu Molina is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, with 38 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Molina, Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion, fit 80/100) and Leandro Paredes (AS Roma, fit 80/100) offer strong tactical fits. Players similar to Molina, such as Ole Selnaes (Rosenborg BK, fit 78/100) and Ramiz Zerrouki (FC Twente, fit 79/100), also provide viable alternatives.
Best replacements for Manu Molina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ole Selnaessimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 32 | €600k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Molina
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manu Molina?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ole Selnaes (Rosenborg BK) does the closest job to Manu Molina, at 94/100 on profile. Alex Mowatt and Leandro Paredes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manu Molina?
Yes — Ole Selnaes (Rosenborg BK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manu Molina?
Doppel learns Manu Molina'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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