Who should replace Wataru Endo?
CM/CDMLiverpool FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWataru Endo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Wataru Endo, the best-fitting central midfielders are Thomas Partey, Reece James, Amadou Haidara. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Partey at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Wataru Endo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Reece Jamessimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €63m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 90 | 74 |
| 4 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €24m | 90 | 74 |
| 5 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 19 | €27m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €48m | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wataru Endo
≈ 100% Wataru Endo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Wataru Endo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Wataru Endo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wataru Endo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Partey (Arsenal) does the closest job to Wataru Endo, at 91/100 on profile. Reece James and Amadou Haidara follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wataru Endo?
Yes — Thomas Partey (Arsenal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 75/100 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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