Who should replace Stephen Eustaquio?
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Eustaquio's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Stephen Eustaquio, the best-fitting central midfielders are Eric García, Peer Koopmeiners, Michal Sadílek. Eric García (FC Barcelona) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Roberto Gagliardini at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Stephen Eustaquio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Michal Sadíleksimilar↗ | FC Twente | 27 | €8.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €4.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephen Eustaquio
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stephen Eustaquio?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric García (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Stephen Eustaquio, at 92/100 on profile. Peer Koopmeiners and Michal Sadílek follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stephen Eustaquio?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stephen Eustaquio?
Doppel learns Stephen Eustaquio's role profile from his 2024/25 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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