Who should replace Orel Mangala?
CM/CDMOlympique Lyonnais · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOrel Mangala's profile ↗
Orel Mangala is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mangala, Jacopo Fazzini of Empoli offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Matias Galarza from KRC Genk follows closely with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €26m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €48m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Orel Mangala
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Orel Mangala?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matias Galarza (KRC Genk) does the closest job to Orel Mangala, at 92/100 on profile. Javier Guerra and Jacopo Fazzini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Orel Mangala?
Yes — Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Orel Mangala?
Doppel learns Orel Mangala's role profile from his 2024/25 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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