Who should replace Denis Suárez?
CMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Suárez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Denis Suárez, the best-fitting central midfielders are Julien Ponceau, Rodrigo Mendoza, Thomas Lemar. Julien Ponceau (Lorient) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Julien Ponceau at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Denis Suárez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €1.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Mendozasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 21 | €21m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Thomas Lemarsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 31 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Fer Lópezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €18m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €16m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Martim Netosimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €3.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Ethan Nwanerisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 19 | €34m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Suárez
≈ 100% Denis Suárez · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Denis Suárez · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Denis Suárez · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denis Suárez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julien Ponceau (Lorient) does the closest job to Denis Suárez, at 94/100 on profile. Rodrigo Mendoza and Thomas Lemar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Denis Suárez?
Yes — Julien Ponceau (Lorient) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Denis Suárez?
Doppel learns Denis Suárez'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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