Who should replace Enzo Barrenechea?
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEnzo Barrenechea's profile ↗
Enzo Barrenechea is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga. He has made 26 appearances this season, contributing 1 goal over 1806 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Barrenechea, consider players like Ao Tanaka from Leeds United, who has a fit score of 76/100, or Rubén Alcaraz from Cádiz, with a fit score of 77/100, both capable of fulfilling similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marten de Roonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 35 | €3.1m | 93 | 74 |
| 2 | Ao Tanakasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €14m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 88 | 75 |
| 9 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 31 | €1.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Mathias Delorgesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 22 | €6.8m | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Enzo Barrenechea
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Enzo Barrenechea?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marten de Roon (Atalanta) does the closest job to Enzo Barrenechea, at 93/100 on profile. Ao Tanaka and Rubén Alcaraz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Enzo Barrenechea?
Yes — José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Enzo Barrenechea?
Doppel learns Enzo Barrenechea'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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