Who should replace Roni?
CM/CDMAtlético Goianiense · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoni's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Roni, the best-fitting central midfielders are Philip Brittijn, Iyad Mohamed, Yassin Oukili. Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Iyad Mohamed at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Roni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 74 |
| 2 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 89 | 71 |
| 3 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Taichi Fukuisimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 22 | €5.3m | 87 | 72 |
| 5 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 87 | 73 |
| 6 | Demir Ege Tıknazsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 71 |
| 7 | Tim van de Loosimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 23 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 73 |
| 9 | Ogün Özçiçeksimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €500k | 85 | 71 |
| 10 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 84 | 71 |
| 12 | Miguel Meninosimilar↗ | SC Farense | 23 | €700k | 84 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Roni
≈ 100% Roni · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Roni · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Roni · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Roni?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Roni, at 90/100 on profile. Iyad Mohamed and Yassin Oukili follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Roni?
Yes — Iyad Mohamed (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 71/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Roni?
Doppel learns Roni'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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