Who should replace Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
CM/CAM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Loftus-Cheek's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the best-fitting central midfielders are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Nikolas Nartey. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Sessa at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ruben Loftus-Cheek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €10m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Stefano Moreosimilar↗ | Pisa | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €7.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €9.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €31m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Loftus-Cheek
≈ 100% Ruben Loftus-Cheek · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ruben Loftus-Cheek · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ruben Loftus-Cheek · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Ruben Loftus-Cheek, at 92/100 on profile. Eric Ebimbe and Nikolas Nartey follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Yes — Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Doppel learns Ruben Loftus-Cheek'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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