Who should replace Enzo Fernández?
CM/CDM/CAMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEnzo Fernández's profile ↗
Enzo Fernández is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Chelsea in the Premier League, with 36 appearances, 10 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Fernández, Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Joey Veerman of PSV Eindhoven also presents a solid option with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 96 | 84 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Enzo Fernández
≈ 100% Enzo Fernández · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Enzo Fernández · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Enzo Fernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Enzo Fernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) does the closest job to Enzo Fernández, at 96/100 on profile. Dani Olmo and Pascal Groß follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Enzo Fernández?
Yes — Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.3m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Enzo Fernández?
Doppel learns Enzo Fernández'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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