Who should replace Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu?
CM/CDMLuton Town · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPelly Ruddock Mpanzu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, the best-fitting central midfielders are Unai Gómez, Aimen Moueffek, Idrissa Touré. Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Aimen Moueffek at about €2.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Gómezsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 21 | €5.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Aimen Moueffeksimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 23 | €2.2m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 30 | €8.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 19 | €23m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €15m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 20 | €5.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €4.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Gonzalo Melerosimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €8.7m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu
≈ 100% Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Unai Gómez (Athletic Club) does the closest job to Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, at 93/100 on profile. Aimen Moueffek and Idrissa Touré follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu?
Yes — Aimen Moueffek (Saint-Étienne) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.2m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu?
Doppel learns Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu's role profile from his 2023/24 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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