Who should replace Carlos Alcaraz?
CM/CAMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Alcaraz's profile ↗
Carlos Alcaraz is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Southampton in the Championship, with 20 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Alcaraz include Luka Sučić from Real Sociedad, Rocco Reitz from Borussia M'gladbach, and Carles Aleñá from Deportivo Alavés, all boasting a tactical fit score of 81/100. Additionally, Mattias Svanberg from VfL Wolfsburg offers a slightly higher fit score of 82/100, making him another strong option.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Isi Palazónsimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €3.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €8.7m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Alcaraz
≈ 100% Carlos Alcaraz · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Carlos Alcaraz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Carlos Alcaraz · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Alcaraz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Carlos Alcaraz, at 92/100 on profile. Rocco Reitz and Carles Aleñá follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Alcaraz?
Yes — Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Alcaraz?
Doppel learns Carlos Alcaraz'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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