Who should replace Alex Scott?
CM/CDM/CAMBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Scott's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Alex Scott, the best-fitting central midfielders are Nico O'Reilly, Yangel Herrera, Santi Comesaña. Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Villar at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alex Scott
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 92 | 76 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.7m | 91 | 76 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 76 |
| 9 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 91 | 76 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 91 | 76 |
| 12 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Scott
≈ 100% Alex Scott · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Alex Scott · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Alex Scott · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Scott?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) does the closest job to Alex Scott, at 94/100 on profile. Yangel Herrera and Santi Comesaña follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Scott?
Yes — Gonzalo Villar (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Scott?
Doppel learns Alex Scott'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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