Who should replace Erick Noriega?
CB/CM/CDMGrêmio · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Noriega's profile ↗
Erick Noriega is a centre-back/central midfielder for Grêmio in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1017 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Noriega, players like Yassin Oukili from Fortuna Sittard and Albert Sambi Lokonga from Hamburger SV both present a strong tactical fit, scoring 82/100 and 81/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Sambi Lokongasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €12m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Max Mariesimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Noriega
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick Noriega?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Albert Sambi Lokonga (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Erick Noriega, at 91/100 on profile. Daiki Hashioka and Stefano Russo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erick Noriega?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Erick Noriega?
Doppel learns Erick Noriega's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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