Who should replace Cicero?
CM/CDMTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCicero's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Cicero, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lennard Maloney, Andri Fannar Baldursson, Yannik Keitel. Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Chandrel Massanga at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Cicero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.6m | 95 | 74 |
| 2 | Andri Fannar Baldurssonsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 24 | €2.1m | 93 | 72 |
| 3 | Yannik Keitelsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 72 |
| 4 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 92 | 73 |
| 5 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Matheus Diassimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 72 |
| 7 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 91 | 76 |
| 8 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 75 |
| 9 | Loreintz Rosiersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.0m | 91 | 72 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 75 |
| 11 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 75 |
| 12 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cicero
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cicero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Cicero, at 95/100 on profile. Andri Fannar Baldursson and Yannik Keitel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cicero?
Yes — Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cicero?
Doppel learns Cicero'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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