Who should replace Saša Lukić?
CM/CDMFulham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaša Lukić's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Saša Lukić, the best-fitting central midfielders are James Garner, Pepelu, Yasin Ayari. James Garner (Everton) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Saúl Ñíguez at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Saša Lukić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 30 | €6.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 29 | €2.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saša Lukić
≈ 100% Saša Lukić · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Saša Lukić · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Saša Lukić · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saša Lukić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Garner (Everton) does the closest job to Saša Lukić, at 90/100 on profile. Pepelu and Yasin Ayari follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Saša Lukić?
Yes — Saúl Ñíguez (Sevilla) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Saša Lukić?
Doppel learns Saša Lukić'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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