Who should replace Edson Álvarez?
CM/CDMWest Ham United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdson Álvarez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Edson Álvarez, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pierre Ekwah, Antonio Blanco, Ibrahima Sissoko. Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Enzo Loiodice at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Edson Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 72 |
| 2 | Antonio Blancosimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 26 | €9.7m | 91 | 72 |
| 3 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 4 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €2.6m | 88 | 72 |
| 5 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 88 | 72 |
| 6 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 72 |
| 7 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 87 | 72 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 86 | 71 |
| 11 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 85 | 72 |
| 12 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 85 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edson Álvarez
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edson Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Edson Álvarez, at 92/100 on profile. Antonio Blanco and Ibrahima Sissoko follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edson Álvarez?
Yes — Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edson Álvarez?
Doppel learns Edson Álvarez'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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