Who should replace Julien Masson?
CM/CDMValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Masson's profile ↗
Julien Masson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 2, with 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Masson, Nordin Bukala from FC Volendam offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Ibrahim Fofana from Amiens SC and Allan Ackra from Clermont Foot both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Julien Masson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Íñigo Sáinz-Mazasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Masson
≈ 100% Julien Masson · low reliability
≈ 100% Julien Masson · medium reliability
≈ 100% Julien Masson · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien Masson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) does the closest job to Julien Masson, at 93/100 on profile. Abdoulaye Kanté and Nordin Bukala follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julien Masson?
Yes — Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julien Masson?
Doppel learns Julien Masson'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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