Who should replace Nahuel Estévez?
CM/CDMParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNahuel Estévez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nahuel Estévez, the best-fitting central midfielders are Eric Smith, Eric Martel, Lucas Robertone. Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Liam Henderson at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nahuel Estévez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 90 | 74 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 74 |
| 3 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 74 |
| 4 | Edimilson Fernandessimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €2.4m | 88 | 72 |
| 5 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €900k | 87 | 74 |
| 6 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Vitaly Janeltsimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €17m | 86 | 72 |
| 8 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 85 | 73 |
| 9 | Jon Moncayolasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 27 | €7.3m | 85 | 72 |
| 10 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.7m | 85 | 73 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 84 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nahuel Estévez
≈ 100% Nahuel Estévez · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nahuel Estévez · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nahuel Estévez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nahuel Estévez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Nahuel Estévez, at 90/100 on profile. Eric Martel and Lucas Robertone follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nahuel Estévez?
Yes — Liam Henderson (Empoli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nahuel Estévez?
Doppel learns Nahuel Estévez'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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