Who should replace Florian Tardieu?
CM/CDMSaint-Étienne · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Tardieu's profile ↗
Florian Tardieu is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2. For those searching for the best replacement for Tardieu, Jakub Kałuziński from Antalyaspor stands out with a fit score of 83/100, followed closely by Samuel Leach Holm of BK Häcken and Robin Rasch from KFUM Oslo, both scoring 79/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role Tardieu occupies.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Leach Holmsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 29 | €700k | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Robin Raschsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 32 | €400k | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Tardieu
≈ 100% Florian Tardieu · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Florian Tardieu · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Florian Tardieu · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Tardieu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samuel Leach Holm (BK Häcken) does the closest job to Florian Tardieu, at 95/100 on profile. Robin Rasch and Jakub Kałuziński follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Florian Tardieu?
Yes — Robin Rasch (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Florian Tardieu?
Doppel learns Florian Tardieu'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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