Who should replace Maycon?
CM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaycon's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maycon, the best-fitting central midfielders are Danilo Cataldi, Daniel Van Kaam, Mathis Servais. Danilo Cataldi (Lazio) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Leandro Bacuna at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maycon
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Daniel Van Kaamsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Filip Ottossonsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 30 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Nicklas Struncksimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Ísak Bergmann Jóhannessonsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Lewis Holtbysimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 36 | €1.2m* | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maycon
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maycon?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Danilo Cataldi (Lazio) does the closest job to Maycon, at 93/100 on profile. Daniel Van Kaam and Mathis Servais follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maycon?
Yes — Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maycon?
Doppel learns Maycon's role profile from his 2020/26 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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