Who should replace Samuel Renel?
CM/CDMRed Star FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Renel's profile ↗
Samuel Renel is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, having made 31 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Renel, Daniel Johnson from Stoke City, with a fit score of 82/100, stands out, alongside Julien Ponceau and Aleix Garrido, both with fit scores of 80/100. These players offer a similar tactical profile, making them suitable alternatives.
Best replacements for Samuel Renel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 34 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Pedro Alemañsimilar↗ | Granada | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Tommaso Bertisimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €6.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Renel
≈ 100% Samuel Renel · low reliability
≈ 100% Samuel Renel · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Samuel Renel · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Renel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julien Ponceau (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Samuel Renel, at 92/100 on profile. Aleix Garrido and Daniel Johnson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samuel Renel?
Yes — Daniel Johnson (Stoke City) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samuel Renel?
Doppel learns Samuel Renel'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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