Who should replace Walace?
CDM/CMUdinese · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Walace, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Pierre Ekwah, Pathé Ismaël Ciss, Samú Costa. Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pathé Ismaël Ciss at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Walace
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Ekwah | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Pathé Ismaël Ciss | Rayo Vallecano | 30 | €1.6m | 92 | 72 |
| 3 | Samú Costa | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Ellyes Skhiri | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €5.2m | 89 | 72 |
| 5 | Yannick Engelhardt | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Niklas Dorsch | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 72 |
| 7 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Augusto Douglas | Nantes | 27 | €6.8m | 87 | 74 |
| 9 | Amadou Haidara | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 87 | 73 |
| 10 | Lesley Ugochukwu | Burnley | 21 | €21m | 87 | 72 |
| 11 | Julian Niehues | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.6m | 86 | 72 |
| 12 | Hans Nicolussi Caviglia | Venezia | 24 | €6.2m | 86 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walace
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Walace?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Walace, at 94/100 on profile. Pathé Ismaël Ciss and Samú Costa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Walace?
Yes — Pathé Ismaël Ciss (Rayo Vallecano) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Walace?
Doppel learns Walace's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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