Who should replace Nicolás Domínguez?
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Domínguez's profile ↗
Nicolás Domínguez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Players who can replace Domínguez include Yasin Ayari from Brighton & Hove Albion, and Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland, both with a fit score of 84/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Additionally, Ander Herrera of Athletic Club offers a fit score of 82/100, making him another viable option for clubs seeking a similar profile.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Domínguez
≈ 100% Nicolás Domínguez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Domínguez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Domínguez · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Domínguez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Nicolás Domínguez, at 95/100 on profile. Yasin Ayari and Enzo Le Fée follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Domínguez?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Domínguez?
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