Who should replace Kobbie Mainoo?
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKobbie Mainoo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kobbie Mainoo, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yacine Adli, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Arthur Avom Ebong. Yacine Adli (AC Milan) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kobbie Mainoo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yacine Adlisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 23 | €7.7m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Arthur Avom Ebongsimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €19m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Ismaël Bennacersimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €8.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 21 | €21m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kobbie Mainoo
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /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: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kobbie Mainoo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yacine Adli (AC Milan) does the closest job to Kobbie Mainoo, at 92/100 on profile. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Arthur Avom Ebong 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 77/100 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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