Who should replace Fernandinho?
CM/CDMAthletico · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernandinho's profile ↗
Fernandinho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Athletico in the Brazil Serie A, with 25 appearances in 2024, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. The best replacements for Fernandinho include Barry Bannan from Millwall, Joris van Overeem from FC Utrecht, and Filippo Ranocchia from Palermo, all achieving a fit score of 84/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment for similar roles. For those searching for players who can replace Fernandinho, these options provide excellent alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Sergi Dardersimilar↗ | Mallorca | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernandinho
≈ 100% Fernandinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Fernandinho · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernandinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernandinho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Barry Bannan (Millwall) does the closest job to Fernandinho, at 95/100 on profile. Joris van Overeem and Filippo Ranocchia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fernandinho?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fernandinho?
Doppel learns Fernandinho's role profile from his 2024 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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