Who should replace Scott McTominay?
CM/CAM/CDMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitScott McTominay's profile ↗
Scott McTominay is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for SSC Napoli in Serie A, with a notable record of 33 appearances, 10 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for McTominay, Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt stands out with a fit score of 87/100, followed closely by Carlos Alcaraz of Southampton and Chiedozie Ogbene of Luton Town, both with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Scott McTominay
≈ 100% Scott McTominay · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Scott McTominay · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Scott McTominay · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Scott McTominay?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Scott McTominay, at 94/100 on profile. Carlos Alcaraz and Chiedozie Ogbene follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Scott McTominay?
Yes — Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Scott McTominay?
Doppel learns Scott McTominay'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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