Who should replace Thomas Partey?
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Partey's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thomas Partey, the best-fitting central midfielders are Enzo Loiodice, Aissa Laïdouni, Pablo Ibáñez. Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Enzo Loiodice at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thomas Partey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.2m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Aissa Laïdounisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €3.8m | 88 | 74 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 74 |
| 7 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 86 | 74 |
| 8 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 85 | 74 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €5.7m | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 21 | €26m | 85 | 74 |
| 12 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 85 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Partey
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thomas Partey · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Partey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) does the closest job to Thomas Partey, at 91/100 on profile. Aissa Laïdouni and Pablo Ibáñez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Partey?
Yes — Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Partey?
Doppel learns Thomas Partey'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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