Who should replace Erick Pulgar?
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Pulgar's profile ↗
Erick Pulgar is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A, with 10 appearances and 1 goal in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Pulgar, Youness Lachhab from AD Ceuta offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100. Yannick Engelhardt of SC Freiburg also presents a viable option, with a fit score of 78/100, making him another player to consider for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €6.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Jonas Meffertsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 32 | €700k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Diego Barrisimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 31 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Ao Tanakasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €14m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Pulgar
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick Pulgar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yannick Engelhardt (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Erick Pulgar, at 92/100 on profile. Youness Lachhab and Dion Lopy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erick Pulgar?
Yes — Diego Barri (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, 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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