Who should replace Isco?
CAMReal Betis · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Isco, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are James Maddison, Xavi Simons, Giovani Lo Celso. James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Teji Savanier at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Isco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Maddison | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €19m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Xavi Simons | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Giovani Lo Celso | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Aleksey Miranchuk | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Florian Thauvin | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Phil Foden | Manchester City | 23 | €66m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | 22 | €92m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Teji Savanier | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Kenan Yıldız | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Arda Güler | Real Madrid | 20 | €87m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Rayan Cherki | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €98m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Charles De Ketelaere | Atalanta | 24 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isco
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Isco?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur) does the closest job to Isco, at 94/100 on profile. Xavi Simons and Giovani Lo Celso 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 82/100 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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