Who should replace Rodrigo Bentancur?
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Bentancur's profile ↗
Rodrigo Bentancur is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. For those searching for the best replacement for Bentancur, Ibrahima Sissoko from Nantes (fit 78/100) and Rabby Nzingoula from West Bromwich Albion (fit 79/100) stand out as effective alternatives, showcasing similar tactical capabilities. Additionally, Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion (fit 77/100) also fits the profile well.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Bentancur
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Bentancur?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ibrahima Sissoko (Nantes) does the closest job to Rodrigo Bentancur, at 92/100 on profile. Rabby Nzingoula and Carlos Baleba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Bentancur?
Yes — Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Bentancur?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Bentancur'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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