Who should replace Moisés Caicedo?
CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoisés Caicedo's profile ↗
Moisés Caicedo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Chelsea in the Premier League, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Caicedo, Tom Bischof from TSG Hoffenheim offers an 83/100 fit, while Darko Nejašmić of NEC Nijmegen provides an 81/100 fit. Both players effectively fulfil similar tactical roles, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moisés Caicedo
≈ 100% Moisés Caicedo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Moisés Caicedo · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Moisés Caicedo · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moisés Caicedo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Partey (Arsenal) does the closest job to Moisés Caicedo, at 95/100 on profile. Darko Nejašmić and Tom Bischof follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Moisés Caicedo?
Yes — Thomas Partey (Arsenal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Moisés Caicedo?
Doppel learns Moisés Caicedo'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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