Who should replace Juan Sforza?
CM/CDMJuventude · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Sforza's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Juan Sforza, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pierre Ekwah, Loreintz Rosier, Amine Lachkar. Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Amine Lachkar at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Juan Sforza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 24 | €1.9m | 93 | 74 |
| 2 | Loreintz Rosiersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.0m | 92 | 73 |
| 3 | Amine Lachkarsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €500k | 92 | 74 |
| 4 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 92 | 74 |
| 5 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Cauan Barrossimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 22 | €5.3m | 90 | 74 |
| 7 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 74 |
| 8 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 89 | 72 |
| 9 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 72 |
| 10 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 88 | 74 |
| 11 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 73 |
| 12 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 88 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Sforza
≈ 100% Juan Sforza · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Juan Sforza · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Juan Sforza · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Sforza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Juan Sforza, at 93/100 on profile. Loreintz Rosier and Amine Lachkar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Juan Sforza?
Yes — Amine Lachkar (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Juan Sforza?
Doppel learns Juan Sforza's role profile from his 2020/24 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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