Who should replace Nicolás de la Cruz?
CM/CDM/CAMFlamengo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás de la Cruz's profile ↗
Nicolás de la Cruz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Flamengo in the BRA-Serie A, with 19 appearances and 1030 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for de la Cruz, Daniel Stensson from Djurgårdens IF offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while Michal Sadílek of FC Twente follows closely with a fit of 78/100.
Best replacements for Nicolás de la Cruz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Stenssonsimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 29 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Michal Sadíleksimilar↗ | FC Twente | 27 | €8.5m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Samuel Leach Holmsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 29 | €700k | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Toni Kroossimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 36 | €3.7m* | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Lasse Berg Johnsensimilar↗ | Malmö FF | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Simone Trimbolisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás de la Cruz
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Touches, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás de la Cruz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daniel Stensson (Djurgårdens IF) does the closest job to Nicolás de la Cruz, at 93/100 on profile. Michal Sadílek and Samuel Leach Holm follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás de la Cruz?
Yes — Daniel Stensson (Djurgårdens IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás de la Cruz?
Doppel learns Nicolás de la Cruz's role profile from his 2025 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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