Who should replace Morten Frendrup?
CM/CDMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMorten Frendrup's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Morten Frendrup, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ylber Ramadani, Alberto Grassi, Óscar Valentín. Ylber Ramadani (Lecce) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alberto Grassi at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Morten Frendrup
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ylber Ramadanisimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.0m | 93 | 71 |
| 2 | Alberto Grassisimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €1.3m | 93 | 71 |
| 3 | Óscar Valentínsimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 71 |
| 4 | Tom Kraußsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 70 |
| 5 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 89 | 72 |
| 6 | Nicolas Seiwaldsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €24m | 89 | 71 |
| 7 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 89 | 72 |
| 8 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 87 | 70 |
| 9 | Alexis Blinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 87 | 70 |
| 10 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 86 | 70 |
| 11 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €1.0m | 86 | 71 |
| 12 | João Palhinhasimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €14m | 86 | 70 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Morten Frendrup
≈ 100% Morten Frendrup · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Morten Frendrup · low reliability
≈ 100% Morten Frendrup · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Morten Frendrup?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ylber Ramadani (Lecce) does the closest job to Morten Frendrup, at 93/100 on profile. Alberto Grassi and Óscar Valentín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Morten Frendrup?
Yes — Alberto Grassi (Empoli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 71/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Morten Frendrup?
Doppel learns Morten Frendrup'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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