Who should replace Saša Lukić?
CM/CDMFulham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaša Lukić's profile ↗
Saša Lukić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Lukić, Yasin Ayari of Brighton & Hove Albion and Enzo Le Fée of Sunderland both offer strong tactical fits, with fit scores of 83/100 and 84/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saša Lukić
≈ 100% Saša Lukić · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Saša Lukić · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Saša Lukić · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saša Lukić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Saša Lukić, at 92/100 on profile. James Garner and Yasin Ayari follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Saša Lukić?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 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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