Who should replace Frank Onyeka?
CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrank Onyeka's profile ↗
Frank Onyeka is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship, having made 14 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Onyeka, Daniel Requena from Córdoba offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Nathan Rodes from FCV Dender, Matt Crooks from Hull City, and Yassin Oukili from RKC Waalwijk all provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 21 | €17m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frank Onyeka
≈ 100% Frank Onyeka · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Frank Onyeka · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Frank Onyeka · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Frank Onyeka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) does the closest job to Frank Onyeka, at 93/100 on profile. Daniel Requena and Matt Crooks follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Frank Onyeka?
Yes — Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Frank Onyeka?
Doppel learns Frank Onyeka'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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