Who should replace Izan Merino?
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIzan Merino's profile ↗
Izan Merino is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, with 34 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Merino include Oriol Rey from Levante UD, who boasts a fit score of 80/100, and Thomas Monconduit from Amiens SC, with a fit score of 78/100. These players provide a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking to fill Merino's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Monconduitsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 35 | €100k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Oriol Reysimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Sebastian Ohlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 34 | €100k | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Davide Bugliosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Aleksander Nilssonsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 24 | €300k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | August Erlingmarksimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Izan Merino
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Izan Merino · low reliability
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Izan Merino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Monconduit (Amiens SC) does the closest job to Izan Merino, at 94/100 on profile. Oriol Rey and Sebastian Ohlsson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Izan Merino?
Yes — Thomas Monconduit (Amiens SC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Izan Merino?
Doppel learns Izan Merino'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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