Who should replace Nicolò Rovella?
CM/CDMLazio · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Rovella's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nicolò Rovella, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lucas Robertone, Arthur Avom Ebong, Ander Herrera. Lucas Robertone (Almería) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolò Rovella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 75 |
| 2 | Arthur Avom Ebongsimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €19m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €48m | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €13m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 34 | €2.9m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Rovella
≈ 100% Nicolò Rovella · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Rovella · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Rovella · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Rovella?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Robertone (Almería) does the closest job to Nicolò Rovella, at 90/100 on profile. Arthur Avom Ebong and Ander Herrera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolò Rovella?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolò Rovella?
Doppel learns Nicolò Rovella's role profile from his 2024/25 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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