Who should replace Bryan Cristante?
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Cristante's profile ↗
Bryan Cristante is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AS Roma in Serie A, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Cristante, Pape Gueye from Villarreal offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 94 | 79 |
| 4 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 7 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 92 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Cristante
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bryan Cristante?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Bryan Cristante, at 94/100 on profile. Pape Gueye and Bryan Heynen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bryan Cristante?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bryan Cristante?
Doppel learns Bryan Cristante'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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