Who should replace Sima Suso?
CDMFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSima Suso's profile ↗
Sima Suso is a defensive midfielder for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, with 24 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Suso include Thomas Van den Keybus from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen, with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Suso, who can effectively perform the same role, are critical for tactical alignment.
Best replacements for Sima Suso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Stefán Teitur Þórðarsonsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 28 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 30 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Spezia | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sima Suso
≈ 100% Sima Suso · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sima Suso · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Sima Suso · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sima Suso?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Sima Suso, at 91/100 on profile. Tika de Jonge and Stefán Teitur Þórðarson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sima Suso?
Yes — Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sima Suso?
Doppel learns Sima Suso's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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