Who should replace Maxence Carlier?
CDM/CM/CBNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxence Carlier's profile ↗
Maxence Carlier is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Nancy in Ligue 2, with 27 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Carlier, Diego Sánchez from Sporting Gijón offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while both Pascal Klemens and Enrique Lofolomo also present strong alternatives, each with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Maxence Carlier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Conor Coventrysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 26 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Matthias Braunödersimilar↗ | Bari | 24 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Aleš Matějůsimilar↗ | Spezia | 30 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Raphaël Lipinskisimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Thibault Delphissimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 24 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxence Carlier
≈ 100% Maxence Carlier · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Maxence Carlier · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Maxence Carlier · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxence Carlier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) does the closest job to Maxence Carlier, at 92/100 on profile. Conor Coventry and Enrique Lofolomo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maxence Carlier?
Yes — Gerard Yepes (Sampdoria) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maxence Carlier?
Doppel learns Maxence Carlier's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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