Who should replace Kobbie Mainoo?
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKobbie Mainoo's profile ↗
Kobbie Mainoo is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for Manchester United in the Premier League, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mainoo, consider Kodai Sano from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 82/100, or Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kobbie Mainoo
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kobbie Mainoo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kodai Sano (NEC Nijmegen) does the closest job to Kobbie Mainoo, at 93/100 on profile. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Elliot Anderson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kobbie Mainoo?
Yes — Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kobbie Mainoo?
Doppel learns Kobbie Mainoo'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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