Who should replace Theo Hernández?
LBAC Milan · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Hernández's profile ↗
Theo Hernández is a left-back for AC Milan in Serie A, with 33 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Hernández, Christopher Operi from Başakşehir FK and Ryan Manning from Southampton both present strong tactical fits, scoring 87/100. Other notable options include Wendell from São Paulo with a fit of 84/100 and Alfie Doughty from Millwall at 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendellsimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Ososimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Hernández
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Theo Hernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Wendell (São Paulo) does the closest job to Theo Hernández, at 94/100 on profile. Christopher Operi and Alfie Doughty follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Theo Hernández?
Yes — Wendell (São Paulo) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Theo Hernández?
Doppel learns Theo Hernández's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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