Who should replace Cheick Doucouré?
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheick Doucouré's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Cheick Doucouré, the best-fitting central midfielders are Cristian Cásseres Jr., Rabby Nzingoula, Mateus Fernandes. Cristian Cásseres Jr. (Toulouse) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rabby Nzingoula at about €2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Cheick Doucouré
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 2 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Mateus Fernandessimilar↗ | West Ham United | 21 | €49m | 88 | 73 |
| 4 | Joel Chima Fujitasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 23 | €9.7m | 85 | 74 |
| 5 | Arthur Avom Ebongsimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €19m | 85 | 74 |
| 6 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €11m | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €13m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 21 | €21m | 85 | 75 |
| 9 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Ismaël Bennacersimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €8.5m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheick Doucouré
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cheick Doucouré?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cristian Cásseres Jr. (Toulouse) does the closest job to Cheick Doucouré, at 89/100 on profile. Rabby Nzingoula and Mateus Fernandes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cheick Doucouré?
Yes — Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cheick Doucouré?
Doppel learns Cheick Doucouré's role profile from his 2023/24 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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