Who should replace Enzo Barrenechea?
CM/CDMValencia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEnzo Barrenechea's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Enzo Barrenechea, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pierre Ekwah, Ethan Ampadu, Amadou Haidara. Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Enzo Barrenechea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 93 | 74 |
| 2 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 93 | 74 |
| 3 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 90 | 75 |
| 6 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €27m | 90 | 74 |
| 7 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €39m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 12 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Enzo Barrenechea
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Enzo Barrenechea?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Enzo Barrenechea, at 93/100 on profile. Ethan Ampadu and Amadou Haidara follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Enzo Barrenechea?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Enzo Barrenechea?
Doppel learns Enzo Barrenechea's role profile from his 2024/25 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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