Who should replace Edson Álvarez?
CM/CDMFenerbahçe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdson Álvarez's profile ↗
Edson Álvarez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig, with 12 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Álvarez, Daniel Requena (Levante UD) offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) and Edoardo Bove (Watford) both provide a solid fit at 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Edoardo Bovesimilar↗ | Watford | 24 | €4.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edson Álvarez
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edson Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) does the closest job to Edson Álvarez, at 91/100 on profile. Edoardo Bove and Nicolás Capaldo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edson Álvarez?
Yes — Daniel Requena (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edson Álvarez?
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