Who should replace Pape Matar Sarr?
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Matar Sarr's profile ↗
Pape Matar Sarr is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Sarr include Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City, with a fit score of 86/100, and Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad, who has a fit score of 83/100. These players demonstrate strong tactical alignment for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 95 | 81 |
| 3 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €1.9m | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 31 | €17m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Matar Sarr
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Matar Sarr?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Pape Matar Sarr, at 96/100 on profile. Mikel Merino and Nico O'Reilly follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pape Matar Sarr?
Yes — Joe Aribo (Leicester City) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pape Matar Sarr?
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