Who should replace Ismael Saibari?
CM/CAMPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmael Saibari's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ismael Saibari, the best-fitting central midfielders are Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Jamal Musiala, Ademola Lookman. Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) matches the role at 97/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Thauvin at about €5.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ismael Saibari
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €97m | 97 | 86 |
| 3 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 97 | 85 |
| 4 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 97 | 87 |
| 5 | Ángel Correasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €8.8m | 96 | 85 |
| 6 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 96 | 88 |
| 7 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 96 | 85 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 95 | 87 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 95 | 85 |
| 12 | Can Uzunsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €44m | 95 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismael Saibari
≈ 100% Ismael Saibari · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ismael Saibari · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ismael Saibari · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismael Saibari?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) does the closest job to Ismael Saibari, at 97/100 on profile. Jamal Musiala and Ademola Lookman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismael Saibari?
Yes — Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €5.2m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismael Saibari?
Doppel learns Ismael Saibari'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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