Who should replace Tomás Pochettino?
CAM/CMFortaleza · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Pochettino's profile ↗
Tomás Pochettino is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Fortaleza in Brazil's Serie A, with 26 appearances in 2025, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Pochettino, players like Pablo Pagis from Lorient, with a fit score of 85/100, and Juninho Bacuna from Birmingham City, with a fit score of 84/100, are strong options that fulfil a similar tactical role.
Best replacements for Tomás Pochettino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Pedrinhosimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Hernán López Muñozsimilar↗ | Argentinos Juniors | 26 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Pochettino
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tomás Pochettino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City) does the closest job to Tomás Pochettino, at 92/100 on profile. Thomas Bruns and Pablo Pagis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tomás Pochettino?
Yes — Thomas Bruns (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tomás Pochettino?
Doppel learns Tomás Pochettino's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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