Who should replace Joe Aribo?
CMLeicester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Aribo's profile ↗
Joe Aribo is a central midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, with 32 appearances and 3 goals in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Aribo, Alex Scott of Bournemouth, with a fit score of 83/100, and Mats Wieffer from Brighton & Hove Albion, who has a fit score of 82/100, are both strong options that can fulfil a similar role effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 31 | €17m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 94 | 82 |
| 7 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 94 | 81 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €26m | 93 | 81 |
| 12 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 93 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Aribo
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · 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 Joe Aribo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mikel Merino (Arsenal) does the closest job to Joe Aribo, at 95/100 on profile. Mats Wieffer and Adrien Rabiot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joe Aribo?
Yes — Mamadou Coulibaly (AS Monaco) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €14m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joe Aribo?
Doppel learns Joe Aribo'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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