Who should replace Metinho?
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMetinho's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Metinho, the best-fitting central midfielders are Demir Ege Tıknaz, Yassin Oukili, Can Bozdoğan. Demir Ege Tıknaz (Rio Ave) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yassin Oukili at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Metinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demir Ege Tıknazsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 22 | €8.2m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Can Bozdoğansimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 75 |
| 8 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €4.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 88 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Metinho
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Metinho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Demir Ege Tıknaz (Rio Ave) does the closest job to Metinho, at 94/100 on profile. Yassin Oukili and Can Bozdoğan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Metinho?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Metinho?
Doppel learns Metinho's role profile from his 2023/24 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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