Who should replace Matheus Cunha?
CAM/STManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Cunha's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Matheus Cunha, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Nico Paz, Ayoze Pérez, Cyril Ngonge. Nico Paz (Como) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ayoze Pérez at about €5.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Matheus Cunha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €86m | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €5.4m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 23 | €6.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €97m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 22 | €103m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €73m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €10m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 19 | €26m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €66m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Cunha
≈ 100% Matheus Cunha · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matheus Cunha · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Matheus Cunha · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /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 95/100 on profile. Ayoze Pérez and Cyril Ngonge follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matheus Cunha?
Yes — Ayoze Pérez (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €5.4m, a 78/100 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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