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, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Merino include Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B, with a fit score of 81/100, and Oriol Rey from Levante UD, who has a fit score of 80/100. These players are well-suited for the same role and tactical requirements as Merino.
Best replacements for Izan Merino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oriol Reysimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Thomas Monconduitsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 35 | €100k | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Fran Manzanarasimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €200k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Maxime Etuinsimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 31 | €100k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Nicklas Struncksimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 27 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Davide Bugliosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Kees de Boersimilar↗ | Ternana | 26 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Izan Merino
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Izan Merino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oriol Rey (Levante UD) does the closest job to Izan Merino, at 93/100 on profile. Thomas Monconduit and Tomy Carbonell 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 77/100 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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