Who should replace Arthur Vermeeren?
CM/CDMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArthur Vermeeren's profile ↗
Arthur Vermeeren is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, with 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Vermeeren include Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Mauro Júnior of PSV Eindhoven, with a fit score of 77/100. These players offer a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 88 | 77 |
| 2 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Aidan Morrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €10m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arthur Vermeeren
≈ 100% Arthur Vermeeren · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Arthur Vermeeren · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Arthur Vermeeren · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arthur Vermeeren?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mauro Júnior (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Arthur Vermeeren, at 88/100 on profile. Daichi Kamada and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arthur Vermeeren?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arthur Vermeeren?
Doppel learns Arthur Vermeeren'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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