Who should replace Dani Lorenzo?
CM/CAMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Lorenzo's profile ↗
Dani Lorenzo is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Málaga CF in La Liga. For those seeking the best replacement for Lorenzo, Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior and Hamed Junior Traorè from Genoa both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 86/100. Other notable options include Lucas Moura with a fit score of 83/100 and Aimar Oroz at 82/100, making them viable alternatives for teams looking for players similar to Lorenzo.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Jovane Cabralsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 28 | €900k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Grady Dianganasimilar↗ | Elche | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Junior Olaitansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 24 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Lorenzo
≈ 100% Dani Lorenzo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Dani Lorenzo · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Dani Lorenzo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Lorenzo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Moura (São Paulo) does the closest job to Dani Lorenzo, at 94/100 on profile. Irakli Yegoian and Hamed Junior Traorè follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dani Lorenzo?
Yes — Jovane Cabral (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dani Lorenzo?
Doppel learns Dani Lorenzo'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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