Who should replace Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
CM/CAMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Loftus-Cheek's profile ↗
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Loftus-Cheek, Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Nikolas Nartey from VfB Stuttgart and Eric Ebimbe from FC Schalke 04 also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 83/100 and 86/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Loftus-Cheek
≈ 100% Ruben Loftus-Cheek · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nikolas Nartey (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Ruben Loftus-Cheek, at 94/100 on profile. Kevin Sessa and Eric Ebimbe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Yes — Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) 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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