Who should replace Michael Folorunsho?
CM/CAMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Folorunsho's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Michael Folorunsho, the best-fitting central midfielders are Unai Gómez, Mauro Arambarri, Mathias Honsak. Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mathias Honsak at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Michael Folorunsho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Gómezsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 21 | €5.2m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 30 | €8.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Danny Namasosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €5.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €9.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Jérémy Le Douaronsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €9.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 20 | €5.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Benedict Hollerbachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €7.5m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Folorunsho
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Folorunsho · strong: Clearances, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Folorunsho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Michael Folorunsho, at 95/100 on profile. Mauro Arambarri and Mathias Honsak follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Folorunsho?
Yes — Mathias Honsak (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michael Folorunsho?
Doppel learns Michael Folorunsho'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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