Who should replace Manuel Locatelli?
CDM/CMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Locatelli's profile ↗
Manuel Locatelli is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Juventus in Serie A, with 36 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Locatelli, Pepelu from Valencia stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Ander Herrera from Athletic Club offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Locatelli include James Garner and Casemiro, both providing strong tactical fits in their respective leagues.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €114m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Locatelli
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Locatelli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Garner (Everton) does the closest job to Manuel Locatelli, at 94/100 on profile. Ander Herrera and Pepelu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Locatelli?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Locatelli?
Doppel learns Manuel Locatelli's role profile from his 2025/26 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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