Who should replace Victor Hugo?
CM/CAMGöztepe · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitVictor Hugo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Victor Hugo, the best-fitting central midfielders are Angelo Fulgini, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Abdou Harroui. Angelo Fulgini (RC Lens) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Sotoca at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Victor Hugo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €5.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Brenden Aaronsonsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Oihan Sancetsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 26 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Victor Hugo
≈ 100% Victor Hugo · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Victor Hugo · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Victor Hugo · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Victor Hugo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Angelo Fulgini (RC Lens) does the closest job to Victor Hugo, at 93/100 on profile. Abbosbek Fayzullaev and Abdou Harroui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Victor Hugo?
Yes — Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Victor Hugo?
Doppel learns Victor Hugo's role profile from his 2024/25 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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