Who should replace Youssef Maleh?
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef Maleh's profile ↗
Youssef Maleh is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lecce in Serie A, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Maleh, Finn Porath from FC Schalke 04 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, alongside Amir Richardson from Le Havre, also at 79/100. Both players could effectively fulfil the same role as Maleh in a similar system.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Kechtasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €26m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef Maleh
≈ 100% Youssef Maleh · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Youssef Maleh · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Youssef Maleh · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
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 90/100 on profile. Robin Fellhauer and Finn Porath follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Youssef Maleh?
Yes — Joel Silva (CD Nacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 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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