Who should replace Ismael Koné?
CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmael Koné's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ismael Koné, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jean Victor Makengo, Fábio Vieira, Félix Lemaréchal. Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Roberto Pereyra at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ismael Koné
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Roberto Pereyrasimilar↗ | Udinese | 35 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Tijjani Reijnderssimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €48m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Martim Netosimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Antonio Sánchezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 29 | €7.8m* | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Udinese | 23 | €27m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismael Koné
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismael Koné?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) does the closest job to Ismael Koné, at 91/100 on profile. Fábio Vieira and Félix Lemaréchal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismael Koné?
Yes — Roberto Pereyra (Udinese) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismael Koné?
Doppel learns Ismael Koné'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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