Who should replace Marcus Linday?
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Linday's profile ↗
Marcus Linday is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Västerås SK in the Allsvenskan, with 32 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Linday, Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón offers a tactical fit score of 83/100, while Arthur Piedfort of KVC Westerlo and Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace also provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100 and 80/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Marcus Linday
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Piedfortsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 21 | €3.8m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Linday
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Marcus Linday · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Linday?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arthur Piedfort (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Marcus Linday, at 94/100 on profile. Beñat Gerenabarrena and Jefferson Lerma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcus Linday?
Yes — Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marcus Linday?
Doppel learns Marcus Linday'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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