Who should replace Fred?
CM/CDMFenerbahçe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFred's profile ↗
Fred is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Fred include Senny Mayulu from Paris Saint-Germain, who has a tactical fit score of 88/100, and Fermín López from FC Barcelona, rated at 86/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking a player like Fred.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Sliema Wanderers | 33 | €1.6m | 96 | 84 |
| 4 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 6 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 95 | 83 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 89 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fred
≈ 100% Fred · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Fred · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Fred · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fred?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fermín López (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Fred, at 96/100 on profile. Arda Güler and Teddy Teuma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fred?
Yes — Teddy Teuma (Sliema Wanderers) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fred?
Doppel learns Fred's role profile from his 2025/26 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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