Who should replace Warren Zaïre-Emery?
CM/RBParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWarren Zaïre-Emery's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Warren Zaïre-Emery, the best-fitting central midfielders are Tom Cairney, Piotr Zieliński, Pedri. Tom Cairney (Fulham) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Cairney at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Warren Zaïre-Emery
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Piotr Zielińskisimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €10m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Pedrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €164m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Petar Sučićsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €44m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Mateo Kovačićsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 32 | €9.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Warren Zaïre-Emery
≈ 100% Warren Zaïre-Emery · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Warren Zaïre-Emery · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Warren Zaïre-Emery · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Warren Zaïre-Emery?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Cairney (Fulham) does the closest job to Warren Zaïre-Emery, at 93/100 on profile. Piotr Zieliński and Pedri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Warren Zaïre-Emery?
Yes — Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Warren Zaïre-Emery?
Doppel learns Warren Zaïre-Emery'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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