Who should replace Manu Koné?
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Koné's profile ↗
Manu Koné is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AS Roma in the Italian Serie A, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. The best replacements for Koné include Khéphren Thuram from Juventus, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Mats Wieffer from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit score of 82/100. For those searching for players similar to Koné, these options provide strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Koné
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manu Koné?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Khéphren Thuram (Juventus) does the closest job to Manu Koné, at 95/100 on profile. Mats Wieffer and Kodai Sano follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manu Koné?
Yes — Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manu Koné?
Doppel learns Manu Koné'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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