Who should replace Brandon Aguilera?
CM/CDMRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrandon Aguilera's profile ↗
Brandon Aguilera is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga. Notable matches include Nayel Mehssatou from KV Kortrijk with a fit score of 82/100 and Alexander Nollenberger from 1. FC Magdeburg, also with a fit score of 82/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Aguilera or players similar to him, these options provide a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Finn Ole Beckersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Udinese | 23 | €27m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brandon Aguilera
≈ 100% Brandon Aguilera · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Brandon Aguilera · low reliability
≈ 100% Brandon Aguilera · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brandon Aguilera?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nayel Mehssatou (KV Kortrijk) does the closest job to Brandon Aguilera, at 93/100 on profile. Marc Domenech and Alexander Nollenberger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brandon Aguilera?
Yes — Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Brandon Aguilera?
Doppel learns Brandon Aguilera'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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