Who should replace Ezequiel Fernández?
CM/CDMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzequiel Fernández's profile ↗
Ezequiel Fernández is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with 20 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Fernández include Rocco Reitz from RB Leipzig, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Curtis Jones from Inter, with a fit score of 82/100. These players offer a tactical fit that aligns closely with Fernández's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Inter | 25 | €33m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €39m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Aidan Morrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezequiel Fernández
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ezequiel Fernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Curtis Jones (Inter) does the closest job to Ezequiel Fernández, at 93/100 on profile. Rocco Reitz and Ryan Christie follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ezequiel Fernández?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ezequiel Fernández?
Doppel learns Ezequiel Fernández'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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