Who should replace Arthur Atta?
CMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Arthur Atta, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ross Barkley, Aimar Oroz, Ethan Nwaneri. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Julien Ponceau at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Arthur Atta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Barkley | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Aimar Oroz | Osasuna | 23 | €6.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Ethan Nwaneri | Arsenal | 17 | €34m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžić | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Azzedine Ounahi | Girona FC | 25 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Julien Ponceau | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Ramón Terrats | Getafe | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Alex Iwobi | Fulham | 28 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdou Harroui | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Giacomo Bonaventura | Fiorentina | 34 | €6.8m* | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Xavi Simons | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Nikolas Nartey | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arthur Atta
≈ 100% Arthur Atta · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Arthur Atta · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Arthur Atta · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arthur Atta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ross Barkley (Luton Town) does the closest job to Arthur Atta, at 94/100 on profile. Aimar Oroz and Ethan Nwaneri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arthur Atta?
Yes — Julien Ponceau (Lorient) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arthur Atta?
Doppel learns Arthur Atta's role profile from his 2025/26 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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