Who should replace Brandon Aguilera?
CM/CDMRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrandon Aguilera's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Brandon Aguilera, the best-fitting central midfielders are Nayel Mehssatou, Joshua Kitolano, Wenderson. Nayel Mehssatou (KV Kortrijk) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Loshaj at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Brandon Aguilera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Wendersonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Ríossimilar↗ | Banfield | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Florian Loshajsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 30 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Fredysimilar↗ | Bodrum FK | 36 | €100k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Chris Riggsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 19 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Brandon Aguilera · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /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 92/100 on profile. Joshua Kitolano and Wenderson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brandon Aguilera?
Yes — Florian Loshaj (İstanbulspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 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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