Who should replace Facundo Bernal?
CM/CDMFluminense · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFacundo Bernal's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Facundo Bernal, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lewis Schouten, Yohann Magnin, Rubén Alcaraz. Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Facundo Bernal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 90 | 75 |
| 3 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 75 |
| 9 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 88 | 75 |
| 11 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Facundo Bernal
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Facundo Bernal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) does the closest job to Facundo Bernal, at 91/100 on profile. Yohann Magnin and Rubén Alcaraz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Facundo Bernal?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Facundo Bernal?
Doppel learns Facundo Bernal'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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