Who should replace Ylber Ramadani?
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYlber Ramadani's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ylber Ramadani, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ethan Ampadu, Rubén Alcaraz, Pierre Ekwah. Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ylber Ramadani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €28m | 93 | 73 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 72 |
| 4 | Alejandro Rego Morasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 72 |
| 5 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €4.9m | 89 | 72 |
| 6 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 89 | 73 |
| 7 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 75 |
| 8 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 31 | €1.3m | 88 | 72 |
| 9 | Augusto Douglassimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €6.8m | 88 | 73 |
| 10 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 73 |
| 11 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ylber Ramadani
≈ 100% Ylber Ramadani · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ylber Ramadani · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ylber Ramadani · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ylber Ramadani?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) does the closest job to Ylber Ramadani, at 93/100 on profile. Rubén Alcaraz and Pierre Ekwah follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ylber Ramadani?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ylber Ramadani?
Doppel learns Ylber Ramadani'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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