Who should replace Nicolás Acevedo?
CM/CDMBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Acevedo's profile ↗
Nicolás Acevedo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bahia in Brazil's Serie A, with 18 appearances in 2026. The top matches for those seeking the best replacement for Acevedo include Anouar El Azzouzi of Fortuna Düsseldorf, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Baptiste Santamaria from Valencia, with a fit score of 77/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile suited for the role Acevedo plays.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €2.6m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €27m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Acevedo
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Acevedo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) does the closest job to Nicolás Acevedo, at 93/100 on profile. Baptiste Santamaria and Anton Stach follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Acevedo?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Acevedo?
Doppel learns Nicolás Acevedo's role profile from his 2026 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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