Who should replace Charlys?
CM/CDMReggiana · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharlys's profile ↗
Charlys is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Reggiana in Serie B, aged 22, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Charlys, Julian Niehues from 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Duccio Degli Innocenti of Lecco both offer strong tactical fits, scoring 80/100. Players similar to Charlys, like Abdoulaye Kanté and Yassin Oukili, also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
Best replacements for Charlys
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Oumar Ngomsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €2.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charlys
≈ 100% Charlys · medium reliability
≈ 100% Charlys · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Charlys · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charlys?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abdoulaye Kanté (Troyes) does the closest job to Charlys, at 92/100 on profile. Julian Niehues and Duccio Degli Innocenti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Charlys?
Yes — Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Charlys?
Doppel learns Charlys's role profile from his 2025/26 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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