Who should replace Maestro?
CM/CDMAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaestro's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maestro, the best-fitting central midfielders are Elias Barsoum, Julien Ponceau, Aimar Oroz. Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Elias Barsoum at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maestro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €1.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Pablosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 27 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Florian Loshajsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 30 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Simón Riverosimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 23 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Tomás Galvánsimilar↗ | Tigre | 26 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maestro
≈ 100% Maestro · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Maestro · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Maestro · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maestro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) does the closest job to Maestro, at 94/100 on profile. Julien Ponceau and Aimar Oroz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maestro?
Yes — Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maestro?
Doppel learns Maestro'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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