Who should replace Massimo Luongo?
CM/CDMMillwall · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMassimo Luongo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Massimo Luongo, the best-fitting central midfielders are Hugo Vetlesen, Sverre Hakami Sandal, Simon Gustafson. Hugo Vetlesen (Club Brugge KV) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Simon Gustafson at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Massimo Luongo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Vetlesensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €5.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Simon Gustafsonsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 31 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Ben Sheafsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €6.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Alex Robertsonsimilar↗ | Cardiff City | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Kerem Demirbaysimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Rocco Robert Sheinsimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 23 | €2.5m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Massimo Luongo
≈ 100% Massimo Luongo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Massimo Luongo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Massimo Luongo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Massimo Luongo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Vetlesen (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Massimo Luongo, at 93/100 on profile. Sverre Hakami Sandal and Simon Gustafson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Massimo Luongo?
Yes — Simon Gustafson (BK Häcken) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Massimo Luongo?
Doppel learns Massimo Luongo's role profile from his 2023/24 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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