Who should replace Thiago Maia?
CM/CDMInternacional · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Maia's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thiago Maia, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ramiz Zerrouki, Youri Regeer, Simen Hestnes. Ramiz Zerrouki (FC Twente) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Simen Hestnes at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thiago Maia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Simen Hestnessimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 30 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Tolga Ciğercisimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 34 | €200k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Jayson Molumbysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €3.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Maia
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Maia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ramiz Zerrouki (FC Twente) does the closest job to Thiago Maia, at 91/100 on profile. Youri Regeer and Simen Hestnes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Maia?
Yes — Simen Hestnes (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Maia?
Doppel learns Thiago Maia'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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