Who should replace Augusto Douglas?
CM/CDMNantes · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAugusto Douglas's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Augusto Douglas, the best-fitting central midfielders are Samú Costa, Pape Gueye, Yangel Herrera. Samú Costa (Mallorca) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Augusto Douglas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €39m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 93 | 78 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €39m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €27m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Augusto Douglas
≈ 100% Augusto Douglas · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Augusto Douglas · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Augusto Douglas · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Augusto Douglas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samú Costa (Mallorca) does the closest job to Augusto Douglas, at 94/100 on profile. Pape Gueye and Yangel Herrera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Augusto Douglas?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Augusto Douglas?
Doppel learns Augusto Douglas's role profile from his 2024/25 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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