Who should replace Isco?
CAMReal Betis · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsco's profile ↗
Isco is an attacking midfielder for Real Betis in La Liga, with 22 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 9 goals and 8 assists. The best replacement for Isco could be Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, who has a fit score of 87/100, or Florian Thauvin from RC Lens, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them viable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Isco.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isco
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Isco?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Isco, at 96/100 on profile. Florian Thauvin and Phil Foden follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Isco?
Yes — Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Isco?
Doppel learns Isco's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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