Who should replace Youssef Maleh?
CM/CDMCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef Maleh's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Youssef Maleh, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yassine Kechta, Robin Fellhauer, Finn Porath. Yassine Kechta (Le Havre) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Youssef Maleh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Kechtasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 2 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 87 | 74 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 73 |
| 8 | Arne Engelssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €21m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 86 | 73 |
| 10 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €26m | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 85 | 74 |
| 12 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €30m | 85 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef Maleh
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssef Maleh?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yassine Kechta (Le Havre) does the closest job to Youssef Maleh, at 89/100 on profile. Robin Fellhauer and Finn Porath follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Youssef Maleh?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Youssef Maleh?
Doppel learns Youssef Maleh'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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