Who should replace Andrea Meroni?
CB/RBMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrea Meroni's profile ↗
Andrea Meroni is a centre-back/right-back for Mantova in Serie B, with 20 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Meroni, Victor Eriksson from Hammarby IF and Francesco Folino of Juve Stabia both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 80/100. Additionally, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås at Lillestrøm SK presents a viable option with a fit score of 79/100.
Best replacements for Andrea Meroni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espen Bjørnsen Garnåssimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 32 | €300k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Luca Ravanellisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 37 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Manu Hernandosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Mateus Lusuardisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrea Meroni
≈ 100% Andrea Meroni · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Andrea Meroni · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Andrea Meroni · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andrea Meroni?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) does the closest job to Andrea Meroni, at 94/100 on profile. Victor Eriksson and Francesco Folino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Andrea Meroni?
Yes — Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Andrea Meroni?
Doppel learns Andrea Meroni's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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