Who should replace Mauro Júnior?
LB/CMPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauro Júnior's profile ↗
Mauro Júnior is a left-back/central midfielder for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, with 26 appearances, 1 goal, and 9 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mauro Júnior, Maxence Caqueret from Olympique Lyonnais, with a fit score of 85/100, stands out as a tactical match. Other notable options include Maximilian Mittelstädt from VfB Stuttgart, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa, both of whom could effectively fill a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 95 | 83 |
| 4 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauro Júnior
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Touches, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mauro Júnior?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) does the closest job to Mauro Júnior, at 96/100 on profile. Maximilian Mittelstädt and Conor Gallagher follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mauro Júnior?
Yes — Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar left back role at roughly €2.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mauro Júnior?
Doppel learns Mauro Júnior's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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