Who should replace Junior Messias?
RW/CMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJunior Messias's profile ↗
Junior Messias is a right winger/central midfielder for Genoa in the Serie A. In the 2025/26 season, he made 20 appearances, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Messias, Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Malik Tillman from PSV Eindhoven also provides a strong alternative with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Junior Messias
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Junior Messias?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodri (Manchester City) does the closest job to Junior Messias, at 93/100 on profile. Malik Tillman and Ross Barkley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Junior Messias?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €3.6m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Junior Messias?
Doppel learns Junior Messias's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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