Who should replace Felipe Loyola?
CM/CDM/RBCA Independiente · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFelipe Loyola's profile ↗
Felipe Loyola is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for CA Independiente in the Argentine Liga Profesional, boasting 31 appearances in 2025, with 7 goals and 3 assists. Among the best replacements for Loyola, Ki-Jana Hoever from Stoke City has a fit score of 81/100, while Dirk Wanner Proper of NEC Nijmegen offers a fit score of 82/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable alternatives for those looking for players similar to Felipe Loyola.
Best replacements for Felipe Loyola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julius Lindbergsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 27 | €1.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Felipe Loyola
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Felipe Loyola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julius Lindberg (BK Häcken) does the closest job to Felipe Loyola, at 94/100 on profile. Ki-Jana Hoever and Yassin Oukili follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Felipe Loyola?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Felipe Loyola?
Doppel learns Felipe Loyola's role profile from his 2025 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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