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 seeking the best replacement for Álvarez, Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle, Edoardo Bove from AS Roma, and Cristian Cásseres Jr. from Toulouse all present strong tactical fits, each scoring 78/100 in fit, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Edoardo Bovesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 24 | €4.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
* 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 · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edson Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Edson Álvarez, at 91/100 on profile. Edoardo Bove and Cristian Cásseres Jr. follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edson Álvarez?
Yes — Daniel Requena (Córdoba) 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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