Who should replace Ronaldo?
CM/CDMInternacional · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRonaldo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ronaldo, the best-fitting central midfielders are Senne Lynen, Julian Weigl, Philipp Sander. Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Amine Lachkar at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ronaldo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senne Lynensimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €7.3m | 93 | 72 |
| 2 | Julian Weiglsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 31 | €4.2m | 93 | 71 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 73 |
| 5 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 91 | 72 |
| 6 | Amine Lachkarsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €500k | 91 | 74 |
| 7 | Rúben Ramos Ismaelsimilar↗ | Moreirense | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 72 |
| 8 | Nicolas Seiwaldsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €24m | 90 | 72 |
| 9 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 73 |
| 10 | Matheus Diassimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 71 |
| 11 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €28m | 89 | 72 |
| 12 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 89 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ronaldo
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ronaldo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Ronaldo, at 93/100 on profile. Julian Weigl and Philipp Sander follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ronaldo?
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 Ronaldo?
Doppel learns Ronaldo's role profile from his 2020/25 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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