Who should replace Nicolas Fonseca?
CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Fonseca's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nicolas Fonseca, the best-fitting central midfielders are Stijn Spierings, Ylber Ramadani, Óscar Valentín. Stijn Spierings (Toulouse) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (70/100 overall). A cheaper option: Oliver Norwood at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolas Fonseca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stijn Spieringssimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €1.7m | 91 | 70 |
| 2 | Ylber Ramadanisimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.0m | 91 | 70 |
| 3 | Óscar Valentínsimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 70 |
| 4 | Senne Lynensimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €7.3m | 89 | 69 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Nicolas Seiwaldsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €24m | 87 | 70 |
| 7 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 86 | 70 |
| 8 | Oliver Norwoodsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 32 | €200k | 85 | 70 |
| 9 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 85 | 70 |
| 10 | Alexis Blinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 85 | 69 |
| 11 | João Palhinhasimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €14m | 85 | 70 |
| 12 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €7.2m | 84 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Fonseca
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Fonseca?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stijn Spierings (Toulouse) does the closest job to Nicolas Fonseca, at 91/100 on profile. Ylber Ramadani and Óscar Valentín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Fonseca?
Yes — Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 70/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Fonseca?
Doppel learns Nicolas Fonseca'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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