Who should replace Xeka?
CM/CDMEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXeka's profile ↗
Xeka is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Estoril Praia in the Primeira Liga, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Xeka include Luka Hyryläinen from SSV Ulm 1846, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Kevin Appin from Burgos Club de Fútbol, with a fit score of 76/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 31 | €1.3m | 87 | 74 |
| 7 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Moussa Baradjisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.9m | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Mario Martínsimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €11m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xeka
≈ 100% Xeka · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Xeka · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Xeka · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xeka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Hyryläinen (SSV Ulm 1846) does the closest job to Xeka, at 88/100 on profile. Kevin Appin and Jorthy Mokio follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xeka?
Yes — Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xeka?
Doppel learns Xeka'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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