Who should replace Cheick Doucouré?
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheick Doucouré's profile ↗
Cheick Doucouré is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with 11 appearances this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Doucouré, Maxence Caqueret from Olympique Lyonnais offers a fit score of 81/100, while Hicham Boudaoui from Nice and Ryan Christie from Bournemouth both provide a solid fit at 79/100. These players could serve effectively in a similar role, ensuring tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Aidan Morrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheick Doucouré
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cheick Doucouré?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais) does the closest job to Cheick Doucouré, at 89/100 on profile. Hicham Boudaoui and Ryan Christie follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cheick Doucouré?
Yes — Matias Galarza (KRC Genk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €5.0m, a 78/100 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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