Who should replace Marc Aguado?
CM/CDMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Marc Aguado, the best-fitting central midfielders are Flynn Downes, Joris Chotard, Nicolas Seiwald. Flynn Downes (Southampton) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (68/100 overall). A cheaper option: Eric Smith at about €5.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Marc Aguado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flynn Downes | Southampton | 25 | €11m | 90 | 68 |
| 2 | Joris Chotard | Stade Brestois | 24 | €6.7m | 88 | 68 |
| 3 | Nicolas Seiwald | RB Leipzig | 24 | €24m | 85 | 68 |
| 4 | Yannick Engelhardt | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €6.5m | 84 | 70 |
| 5 | Eric Smith | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 83 | 70 |
| 6 | Bence Dárdai | VfL Wolfsburg | 18 | €4.8m | 83 | 69 |
| 7 | Ellyes Skhiri | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €5.2m | 83 | 69 |
| 8 | Pedro Chirivella | Nantes | 26 | €5.4m | 83 | 71 |
| 9 | Oliver Norwood | Sheffield United | 32 | €200k | 83 | 69 |
| 10 | Pol Lozano | Espanyol | 26 | €5.8m | 83 | 68 |
| 11 | Carlos Benavídez | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €1.0m | 82 | 69 |
| 12 | Giulio Maggiore | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 82 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Aguado
≈ 100% Marc Aguado · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marc Aguado · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marc Aguado · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marc Aguado?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Flynn Downes (Southampton) does the closest job to Marc Aguado, at 90/100 on profile. Joris Chotard and Nicolas Seiwald follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marc Aguado?
Yes — Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €5.3m, a 70/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marc Aguado?
Doppel learns Marc Aguado'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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