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 Brazil Serie A, with 19 appearances in 2025. Players who can replace de la Cruz include Jakub Kałuziński from Başakşehir FK, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors, both providing a similar tactical role. Other notable options are Samuel Leach Holm and Jordan Holsgrove, both with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 32 | €5.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Samuel Leach Holmsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 29 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Simone Trimbolisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 31 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás de la Cruz
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás de la Cruz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) does the closest job to Nicolás de la Cruz, at 93/100 on profile. Samuel Leach Holm and Jordan Holsgrove follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás de la Cruz?
Yes — Samuel Leach Holm (BK Häcken) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 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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