Who should replace Deiver Machado?
LM/LBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeiver Machado's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Deiver Machado, the best-fitting left midfielders are Mikael Ellertsson, Mattia Felici, Kristoffer Lund. Mikael Ellertsson (Genoa) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Delaine at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Deiver Machado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikael Ellertssonsimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €5.6m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Mattia Felicisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €2.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Kristoffer Lundsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €4.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Hassane Kamarasimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €4.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 23 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 31 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 26 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Deiver Machado
≈ 100% Deiver Machado · low reliability
≈ 100% Deiver Machado · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Deiver Machado · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Deiver Machado?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mikael Ellertsson (Genoa) does the closest job to Deiver Machado, at 94/100 on profile. Mattia Felici and Kristoffer Lund follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Deiver Machado?
Yes — Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Deiver Machado?
Doppel learns Deiver Machado's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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