Who should replace Rui Modesto?
RMPalermo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRui Modesto's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rui Modesto, the best-fitting right midfielders are Paul Joly, Hugo Siquet, Krépin Diatta. Paul Joly (Auxerre) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Paul Joly at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rui Modesto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Jolysimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €1.8m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Krépin Diattasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €5.8m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €2.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 88 | 74 |
| 8 | Daniel Muñozsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €23m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Maykesimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 34 | €1.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 86 | 74 |
| 11 | Gastón Benavídezsimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 31 | €3.4m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Patrick Ciurriasimilar↗ | Monza | 31 | €1.0m | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rui Modesto
≈ 100% Rui Modesto · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rui Modesto · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rui Modesto · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rui Modesto?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Paul Joly (Auxerre) does the closest job to Rui Modesto, at 91/100 on profile. Hugo Siquet and Krépin Diatta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rui Modesto?
Yes — Paul Joly (Auxerre) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rui Modesto?
Doppel learns Rui Modesto's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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