Who should replace Matheus Cunha?
CAM/STManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Cunha's profile ↗
Matheus Cunha is an attacking midfielder/striker for Manchester United in the Premier League, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 10 goals and providing 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Cunha, Nico Paz from Como and Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven both offer a strong tactical fit with scores of 83/100, making them excellent alternatives for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 97 | 83 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 33 | €5.4m | 95 | 81 |
| 4 | Noah Okaforsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €27m | 94 | 79 |
| 5 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 94 | 81 |
| 7 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €97m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Cunha
≈ 100% Matheus Cunha · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Matheus Cunha · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Matheus Cunha · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Cunha?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico Paz (Como) does the closest job to Matheus Cunha, at 97/100 on profile. Malik Tillman and Ayoze Pérez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matheus Cunha?
Yes — Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €2.4m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matheus Cunha?
Doppel learns Matheus Cunha's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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