Who should replace Patrick Dorgu?
LM/LBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Dorgu's profile ↗
Patrick Dorgu is a left midfielder/left-back for Manchester United in the Premier League, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Dorgu, Niels Nkounkou from Nice (fit 84/100) and Robert Skov from 1. FC Union Berlin (fit 82/100) are strong tactical fits. Other options include Maximilian Mittelstädt from VfB Stuttgart (fit 83/100) and Rayan Aït-Nouri from Manchester City (fit 81/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 90 | 88 |
| 6 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Dorgu
≈ 100% Patrick Dorgu · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Patrick Dorgu · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Patrick Dorgu · strong: Touches, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Dorgu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Niels Nkounkou (Nice) does the closest job to Patrick Dorgu, at 92/100 on profile. Robert Skov and Maximilian Mittelstädt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick Dorgu?
Yes — Robert Skov (1. FC Union Berlin) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick Dorgu?
Doppel learns Patrick Dorgu's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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