Who should replace Mateus Fernandes?
CM/CAMWest Ham United · 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, Arthur Avom Ebong, Mamadou Sangare. Pierre Lees Melou (Stade Brestois) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pierre Lees Melou at about €4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mateus Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Arthur Avom Ebongsimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €19m | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €39m | 93 | 76 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 93 | 76 |
| 5 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Mateo Kovačićsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €9.7m | 91 | 76 |
| 10 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 21 | €21m | 90 | 76 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 90 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /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 95/100 on profile. Arthur Avom Ebong and Mamadou Sangare 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 78/100 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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