Who should replace Matías Vecino?
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatías Vecino's profile ↗
Matías Vecino is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lazio in Serie A, with 13 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Vecino, Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Nicolás Domínguez from Nottingham Forest and Eric García from FC Barcelona also present suitable alternatives, with fit scores of 75/100 and 76/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Domínguezsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 28 | €14m | 92 | 75 |
| 2 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matías Vecino
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Matías Vecino · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matías Vecino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolás Domínguez (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Matías Vecino, at 92/100 on profile. Eric García and Mikel Vesga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matías Vecino?
Yes — Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matías Vecino?
Doppel learns Matías Vecino'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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