Who should replace Exequiel Palacios?
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitExequiel Palacios's profile ↗
Exequiel Palacios is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Among the best replacements for Palacios, Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Inter boasts a fit score of 83/100, while Ander Herrera from Boca Juniors and Joris van Overeem from FC Utrecht both have fit scores of 81/100. These players are well-suited to perform similar roles, making them ideal alternatives for those looking for players similar to Palacios.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Exequiel Palacios
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Exequiel Palacios?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) does the closest job to Exequiel Palacios, at 93/100 on profile. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Angelo Stiller follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Exequiel Palacios?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 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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