Who should replace Metinho?
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMetinho's profile ↗
Metinho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, currently valued at €9m. For those seeking the best replacement for Metinho, Yassin Oukili of RKC Waalwijk stands out with a fit score of 80/100, while Demir Ege Tıknaz from Rio Ave also offers a strong tactical alignment with a fit score of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demir Ege Tıknazsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 22 | €8.2m | 95 | 77 |
| 2 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Can Bozdoğansimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Miguel Cresposimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Metinho
≈ 100% Metinho · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /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: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /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 95/100 on profile. Yassin Oukili and Thomas Partey 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 80/100 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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