Who should replace Sandro Tonali?
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandro Tonali's profile ↗
Sandro Tonali is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Players who can replace Tonali effectively include Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who achieved a fit score of 84/100 in matches against top teams, and Ryan Christie, with a fit score of 82/100. For those seeking a similar tactical profile, these players represent some of the best replacements for Tonali.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sandro Tonali
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sandro Tonali?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Sandro Tonali, at 94/100 on profile. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Niklas Schmidt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sandro Tonali?
Yes — Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sandro Tonali?
Doppel learns Sandro Tonali'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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