Who should replace Newton?
CM/CDMBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNewton's profile ↗
Newton is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A, with 25 appearances in 2025. Players who can replace Newton include Stefan Džodić from Almería, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Moussa Diakité from Cádiz, also with a fit score of 81/100. Both offer a strong tactical fit for the same role, making them suitable alternatives for those searching for players similar to Newton.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 76 |
| 6 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €1.5m | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Newton
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Newton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Newton, at 95/100 on profile. Stefan Džodić and Titouan Thomas follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Newton?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Newton?
Doppel learns Newton's role profile from his 2025 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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