Who should replace Tomáš Souček?
CM/CDM/CAMWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomáš Souček's profile ↗
Tomáš Souček is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for West Ham United in the Premier League, with 35 appearances and 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Souček, Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln offers a fit score of 78/100, while Casemiro from Manchester United and Cesare Casadei from Torino both provide a tactical fit of 79/100, making them strong alternatives in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Daan Heymanssimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 27 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomáš Souček
≈ 100% Tomáš Souček · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tomáš Souček · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tomáš Souček · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tomáš Souček?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Tomáš Souček, at 92/100 on profile. Peru Nolaskoain and Casemiro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tomáš Souček?
Yes — Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tomáš Souček?
Doppel learns Tomáš Souček's role profile from his 2025/26 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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