Who should replace Erick Pulgar?
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Pulgar's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Erick Pulgar, the best-fitting central midfielders are Marius Lundemo, Chandrel Massanga, Chema Andrés. Marius Lundemo (Lillestrøm SK) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Marius Lundemo at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Erick Pulgar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marius Lundemosimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 32 | €200k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €19m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Ao Tanakasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €14m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Kevin Vázquezsimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 25 | €200k | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Magnus Christensensimilar↗ | Östers IF | 29 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Pulgar
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick Pulgar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marius Lundemo (Lillestrøm SK) does the closest job to Erick Pulgar, at 91/100 on profile. Chandrel Massanga and Chema Andrés follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erick Pulgar?
Yes — Marius Lundemo (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Erick Pulgar?
Doppel learns Erick Pulgar'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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