Who should replace Paulo Dybala?
CAM/STAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulo Dybala's profile ↗
Paulo Dybala is an attacking midfielder/striker for AS Roma in Serie A, with 22 appearances, 2 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Dybala, Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Florian Thauvin of RC Lens both have a fit score of 86/100, making them strong tactical alternatives. Other notable options include Isco from Real Betis and Kenan Yıldız of Juventus, both fitting well into a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulo Dybala
≈ 100% Paulo Dybala · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Paulo Dybala · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Paulo Dybala · strong: Key passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulo Dybala?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Paulo Dybala, at 96/100 on profile. Florian Thauvin and Isco follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Paulo Dybala?
Yes — Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Paulo Dybala?
Doppel learns Paulo Dybala's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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