Who should replace Aster Vranckx?
CM/CDMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAster Vranckx's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Aster Vranckx, the best-fitting central midfielders are Stanko Jurić, Lennard Maloney, Iddrisu Baba. Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (70/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alexis Blin at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Aster Vranckx
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 70 |
| 2 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €2.6m | 91 | 72 |
| 3 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €900k | 90 | 70 |
| 4 | Valentin Atangana Edoasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 19 | €19m | 90 | 71 |
| 5 | Anthony Losillasimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 37 | €200k* | 88 | 70 |
| 6 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 87 | 71 |
| 7 | Alexis Blinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 87 | 70 |
| 8 | Alex Králsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 71 |
| 9 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 86 | 71 |
| 10 | Lucas Tousartsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €2.1m | 85 | 70 |
| 11 | Simon Ebonogsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 21 | €4.2m | 85 | 70 |
| 12 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 84 | 70 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aster Vranckx
≈ 100% Aster Vranckx · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Aster Vranckx · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Aster Vranckx · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aster Vranckx?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Aster Vranckx, at 91/100 on profile. Lennard Maloney and Iddrisu Baba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aster Vranckx?
Yes — Alexis Blin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 70/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aster Vranckx?
Doppel learns Aster Vranckx'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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