Who should replace Exequiel Palacios?
CM/CDMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitExequiel Palacios's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Exequiel Palacios, the best-fitting central midfielders are Aleix García, Leandro Paredes, Angelo Stiller. Aleix García (Girona FC) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Exequiel Palacios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleix Garcíasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 22 | €46m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 34 | €2.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €38m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Toni Kroossimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €3.7m* | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €33m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Exequiel Palacios
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Exequiel Palacios?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleix García (Girona FC) does the closest job to Exequiel Palacios, at 91/100 on profile. Leandro Paredes and Angelo Stiller follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Exequiel Palacios?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Exequiel Palacios?
Doppel learns Exequiel Palacios'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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