Who should replace Joelinton?
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Joelinton, the best-fitting central midfielders are Philip Billing, Yangel Herrera, Mikel Merino. Philip Billing (Bournemouth) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joe Aribo at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joelinton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Billing | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Yangel Herrera | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Mikel Merino | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Alex Scott | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reilly | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Diego Gómez | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Joe Aribo | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Jefferson Lerma | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Frank Anguissa | SSC Napoli | 29 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Pierre Lees Melou | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Adrien Rabiot | Juventus | 28 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Saúl Ñíguez | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joelinton
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joelinton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Philip Billing (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Joelinton, at 94/100 on profile. Yangel Herrera and Mikel Merino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joelinton?
Yes — Joe Aribo (Southampton) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joelinton?
Doppel learns Joelinton'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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