Who should replace Aurélien Tchouaméni?
CM/CDM/CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAurélien Tchouaméni's profile ↗
Aurélien Tchouaméni is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 33 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Tchouaméni, Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace and Roberto Gagliardini from Hellas Verona both offer strong tactical fits, scoring 83/100, while Eric García from FC Barcelona and Marc Guéhi from Manchester City provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aurélien Tchouaméni
≈ 100% Aurélien Tchouaméni · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Aurélien Tchouaméni · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Aurélien Tchouaméni · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aurélien Tchouaméni?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric García (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Aurélien Tchouaméni, at 94/100 on profile. Marc Guéhi and Jefferson Lerma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aurélien Tchouaméni?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 83/100 match.
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