Who should replace Samuel Moutoussamy?
CM/CDMNantes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Moutoussamy's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Samuel Moutoussamy, the best-fitting central midfielders are Marvin Mehlem, Edoardo Bove, Leandro Barreiro. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Escalante at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Samuel Moutoussamy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Edoardo Bovesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 21 | €4.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Arne Engelssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €21m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €6.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Moutoussamy
≈ 100% Samuel Moutoussamy · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Samuel Moutoussamy · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Samuel Moutoussamy · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Moutoussamy?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) does the closest job to Samuel Moutoussamy, at 91/100 on profile. Edoardo Bove and Leandro Barreiro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samuel Moutoussamy?
Yes — Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samuel Moutoussamy?
Doppel learns Samuel Moutoussamy's role profile from his 2023/24 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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