Who should replace Ismaël Bennacer?
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaël Bennacer's profile ↗
Ismaël Bennacer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A, with 12 appearances and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bennacer, Maxence Caqueret from Como and Mikkel Damsgaard of Brentford both present strong tactical fits, scoring 84/100, while Kévin Danois from Auxerre offers an 82/100 fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Pedrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €164m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Mario Götzesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | €3.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaël Bennacer
≈ 100% Ismaël Bennacer · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ismaël Bennacer · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ismaël Bennacer · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismaël Bennacer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Como) does the closest job to Ismaël Bennacer, at 95/100 on profile. Mikkel Damsgaard and Kévin Danois follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismaël Bennacer?
Yes — Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismaël Bennacer?
Doppel learns Ismaël Bennacer'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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