Who should replace Mateus Fernandes?
CM/CAMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Fernandes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mateus Fernandes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pierre Lees Melou, Elliot Anderson, Bruno Guimarães. Pierre Lees Melou (Stade Brestois) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pierre Lees Melou at about €4.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €4.2m | 96 | 79 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 95 | 80 |
| 3 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 95 | 80 |
| 4 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 94 | 81 |
| 7 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 93 | 80 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 80 |
* 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, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateus Fernandes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Lees Melou (Stade Brestois) does the closest job to Mateus Fernandes, at 96/100 on profile. Elliot Anderson and Bruno Guimarães follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mateus Fernandes?
Yes — Pierre Lees Melou (Stade Brestois) 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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