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, with 33 appearances, 10 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Cunha, Nico Paz and Malik Tillman both offer a tactical fit score of 83, while Facundo Buonanotte provides a strong option with a fit score of 84. Players similar to Cunha include these individuals, who can effectively fulfil the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 97 | 83 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €5.4m | 95 | 81 |
| 4 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Noah Okaforsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €27m | 94 | 79 |
| 6 | Iñaki Williamssimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €7.3m | 94 | 82 |
| 7 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €6.8m | 94 | 81 |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 93 | 81 |
| 12 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
* 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 — Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €5.4m, a 81/100 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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