Who should replace Erick?
CM/CDMBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick's profile ↗
Erick is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bahia in the Brazilian Serie A, with 16 appearances and 2 goals in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Erick, Frederik Schmahl from SV 07 Elversberg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Michael Folorunsho from Monza and Mats Pannewig from VfL Bochum both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €4.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Milan Robinsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Louis Lerouxsimilar↗ | Nantes | 20 | €10m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick
≈ 100% Erick · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Erick · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Erick · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Michael Folorunsho (Monza) does the closest job to Erick, at 95/100 on profile. Mats Pannewig and Frederik Schmahl follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erick?
Yes — Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Erick?
Doppel learns Erick's role profile from his 2026 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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