Who should replace Merlin Röhl?
CM/CDM/CAMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMerlin Röhl's profile ↗
Merlin Röhl is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Everton in the Premier League. For those seeking the best replacement for Röhl, Amine Adli of Bournemouth stands out with a fit score of 80/100, while Jan Schöppner from 1. FC Heidenheim offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 79/100. These players could effectively fulfil a similar role in midfield, providing tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amine Adlisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €18m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €4.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Merlin Röhl
≈ 100% Merlin Röhl · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Merlin Röhl · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Merlin Röhl · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Merlin Röhl?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Amine Adli (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Merlin Röhl, at 91/100 on profile. Giulio Maggiore and Michael Folorunsho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Merlin Röhl?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Bari) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Merlin Röhl?
Doppel learns Merlin Röhl'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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