Who should replace Connor Metcalfe?
CM/CDM/CAMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitConnor Metcalfe's profile ↗
Connor Metcalfe is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga. For those seeking the best replacement for Metcalfe, consider Matt O'Riley from Brighton & Hove Albion, who achieved a fit score of 82/100 in matches, or Adam Daghim from TSG Hoffenheim, also with a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Daghimsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €8.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €4.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €8.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Yankuba Mintehsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €42m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | David van der Werffsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Romain Del Castillosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Connor Metcalfe
≈ 100% Connor Metcalfe · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Connor Metcalfe · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Connor Metcalfe · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Connor Metcalfe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matt O'Riley (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Connor Metcalfe, at 92/100 on profile. Adam Daghim and Jesper Lindstrøm follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Connor Metcalfe?
Yes — David van der Werff (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Connor Metcalfe?
Doppel learns Connor Metcalfe'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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