Who should replace Casemiro?
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCasemiro's profile ↗
Casemiro is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for Manchester United in the Premier League, with 34 appearances, 9 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Casemiro, Neil El Aynaoui from RB Leipzig, with a fit score of 85, stands out as an excellent tactical alternative. Other options include Corentin Tolisso and Leon Goretzka, both with fit scores of 83, who can also effectively fulfil a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €114m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Casemiro
≈ 100% Casemiro · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Casemiro · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Casemiro · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Casemiro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Casemiro, at 94/100 on profile. Corentin Tolisso and Leon Goretzka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Casemiro?
Yes — Rolando Mandragora (Torino) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €8.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Casemiro?
Doppel learns Casemiro'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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