Who should replace Sulemana?
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Sulemana, the best-fitting central midfielders are Seydouba Cisse, Jens Castrop, Mauro Arambarri. Seydouba Cisse (Leganés) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Villar at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sulemana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seydouba Cisse | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Jens Castrop | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Mauro Arambarri | Getafe | 30 | €8.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Unai Gómez | Athletic Club | 21 | €5.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Michael Folorunsho | Hellas Verona | 25 | €4.6m | 88 | 75 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Villar | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Idrissa Touré | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Joe Aribo | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Joshua King | Fulham | 18 | €26m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñez | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Scott McTominay | SSC Napoli | 28 | €38m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Jacopo Fazzini | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sulemana
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sulemana?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Seydouba Cisse (Leganés) does the closest job to Sulemana, at 90/100 on profile. Jens Castrop and Mauro Arambarri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sulemana?
Yes — Gonzalo Villar (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sulemana?
Doppel learns Sulemana'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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