Who should replace Khalis Merah?
CMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalis Merah's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Khalis Merah, the best-fitting central midfielders are Óliver Torres, Ângelo, Joel Chima Fujita. Óliver Torres (Sevilla) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Francesco Gelli at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Khalis Merah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Óliver Torressimilar↗ | Sevilla | 29 | €3.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Ângelosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 19 | €16m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Joel Chima Fujitasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 23 | €9.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Tanguy Ndombélésimilar↗ | Nice | 28 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Francesco Gellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 27 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €22m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 19 | €23m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Mario Götzesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | €3.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €10m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalis Merah
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Khalis Merah?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Óliver Torres (Sevilla) does the closest job to Khalis Merah, at 92/100 on profile. Ângelo and Joel Chima Fujita follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Khalis Merah?
Yes — Francesco Gelli (Frosinone) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Khalis Merah?
Doppel learns Khalis Merah'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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