Who should replace Filip Ugrinić?
CMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Ugrinić's profile ↗
Filip Ugrinić is a central midfielder for Valencia in La Liga, with 27 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ugrinić, Edu Expósito from Espanyol and Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante UD both offer a tactical fit score of 86/100, making them strong alternatives in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filip Ugrinić
≈ 100% Filip Ugrinić · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Filip Ugrinić · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Filip Ugrinić · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filip Ugrinić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Filip Ugrinić, at 94/100 on profile. Alexander Prass and Edu Expósito follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Filip Ugrinić?
Yes — Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.7m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Filip Ugrinić?
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