Who should replace Higor Meritão?
CM/CDMChapecoense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitHigor Meritão's profile ↗
Higor Meritão is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Chapecoense in the BRA-Serie A, with 11 appearances and 1 goal in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Meritão, Frederik Schmahl from SV 07 Elversberg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Mats Pannewig from VfL Bochum 1848 also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Louis Lerouxsimilar↗ | Nantes | 20 | €10m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €4.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Higor Meritão
≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Higor Meritão?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Higor Meritão, at 92/100 on profile. Louis Leroux and Leandro Barreiro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Higor Meritão?
Yes — Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Higor Meritão?
Doppel learns Higor Meritão'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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