Who should replace Hugo Larsson?
CM/CDMEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Hugo Larsson, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pol Lozano, Danilo Cataldi, Eric Smith. Pol Lozano (Espanyol) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Manu Morlanes at about €2.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Hugo Larsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pol Lozano | Espanyol | 26 | €5.8m | 93 | 75 |
| 2 | Danilo Cataldi | Lazio | 31 | €3.7m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Eric Smith | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Máximo Perrone | Como | 22 | €34m | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Jack Hinshelwood | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €27m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Manu Morlanes | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Aleksandar Pavlović | FC Bayern München | 21 | €96m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €8.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Maximilian Arnold | VfL Wolfsburg | 29 | €2.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Liam Henderson | Empoli | 28 | €900k | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Arne Engels | FC Augsburg | 20 | €21m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Larsson
≈ 100% Hugo Larsson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Hugo Larsson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hugo Larsson · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Larsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pol Lozano (Espanyol) does the closest job to Hugo Larsson, at 93/100 on profile. Danilo Cataldi and Eric Smith follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hugo Larsson?
Yes — Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.2m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hugo Larsson?
Doppel learns Hugo Larsson'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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