Who should replace Wataru Endo?
CM/CDMLiverpool FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWataru Endo's profile ↗
Wataru Endo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Liverpool FC in the Premier League, with 29 appearances and 1 goal in the 2023/24 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Endo, Darko Nejašmić from NEC Nijmegen offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Mikel Merino from Arsenal provides a close fit at 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Frenkie de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €32m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wataru Endo
≈ 100% Wataru Endo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Wataru Endo · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Wataru Endo · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wataru Endo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Partey (Villarreal) does the closest job to Wataru Endo, at 93/100 on profile. Mikel Merino and Darko Nejašmić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wataru Endo?
Yes — Thomas Partey (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wataru Endo?
Doppel learns Wataru Endo's role profile from his 2023/24 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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