Who should replace Charles Vanhoutte?
CDM/CMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Charles Vanhoutte, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Enzo Barrenechea, Lucien Agoumé, Kristijan Jakić. Enzo Barrenechea (Frosinone) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jonas Martin at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Charles Vanhoutte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Barrenechea | Frosinone | 22 | €11m | 94 | 71 |
| 2 | Lucien Agoumé | Sevilla | 23 | €16m | 93 | 72 |
| 3 | Kristijan Jakić | FC Augsburg | 27 | €5.6m | 92 | 71 |
| 4 | Pierre Ekwah | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 92 | 73 |
| 5 | Jonas Martin | Stade Brestois | 33 | €300k | 90 | 72 |
| 6 | Ethan Ampadu | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 89 | 72 |
| 7 | Florian Grillitsch | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 72 |
| 8 | Lewis Cook | Bournemouth | 27 | €12m | 88 | 73 |
| 9 | Ellyes Skhiri | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €5.2m | 88 | 72 |
| 10 | Amadou Haidara | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 87 | 73 |
| 11 | Niklas Dorsch | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 72 |
| 12 | Lucas Robertone | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 86 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charles Vanhoutte
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charles Vanhoutte?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Enzo Barrenechea (Frosinone) does the closest job to Charles Vanhoutte, at 94/100 on profile. Lucien Agoumé and Kristijan Jakić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Charles Vanhoutte?
Yes — Jonas Martin (Stade Brestois) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Charles Vanhoutte?
Doppel learns Charles Vanhoutte's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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