Who should replace Arthur Vermeeren?
CM/CDMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArthur Vermeeren's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Arthur Vermeeren, the best-fitting central midfielders are Manu Morlanes, Arthur Avom Ebong, Joel Chima Fujita. Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) matches the role at 84/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Arthur Vermeeren
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 84 | 73 |
| 2 | Arthur Avom Ebongsimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €19m | 84 | 73 |
| 3 | Joel Chima Fujitasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €9.7m | 84 | 73 |
| 4 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 83 | 74 |
| 5 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 83 | 72 |
| 6 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 83 | 73 |
| 7 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Mateo Kovačićsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 32 | €9.7m | 83 | 72 |
| 9 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 83 | 72 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 82 | 73 |
| 11 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 82 | 73 |
| 12 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 82 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arthur Vermeeren
≈ 100% Arthur Vermeeren · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Arthur Vermeeren · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Arthur Vermeeren · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arthur Vermeeren?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) does the closest job to Arthur Vermeeren, at 84/100 on profile. Arthur Avom Ebong and Joel Chima Fujita 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 74/100 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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