Who should replace Mateus Fernandes?
CM/CAMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Fernandes's profile ↗
Mateus Fernandes is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Among the best replacements for Fernandes, Exequiel Palacios from Ipswich Town offers a fit score of 81/100, while Mats Wieffer of Brighton & Hove Albion has a fit score of 80/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment, making them suitable options for those searching for players similar to Fernandes.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Paris FC | 33 | €4.2m | 96 | 79 |
| 2 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €72m | 95 | 79 |
| 3 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Fernandes
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateus Fernandes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Lees Melou (Paris FC) does the closest job to Mateus Fernandes, at 96/100 on profile. Bruno Guimarães and Mats Wieffer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mateus Fernandes?
Yes — Pierre Lees Melou (Paris FC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.2m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mateus Fernandes?
Doppel learns Mateus Fernandes'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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