Who should replace Chema Andrés?
CM/CDMVfB Stuttgart · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChema Andrés's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Chema Andrés, the best-fitting central midfielders are Casemiro, Christian Nørgaard, Carlos Benavídez. Casemiro (Manchester United) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Carlos Benavídez at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Chema Andrés
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 74 |
| 4 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €7.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 91 | 75 |
| 6 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €24m | 89 | 73 |
| 10 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €39m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chema Andrés
≈ 100% Chema Andrés · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Chema Andrés · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Chema Andrés · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chema Andrés?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Casemiro (Manchester United) does the closest job to Chema Andrés, at 93/100 on profile. Christian Nørgaard and Carlos Benavídez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Chema Andrés?
Yes — Carlos Benavídez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Chema Andrés?
Doppel learns Chema Andrés'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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