Who should replace Marc Roca?
CM/CDMReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Roca's profile ↗
Marc Roca is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Betis in La Liga, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Roca, Amir Richardson from Le Havre and Hicham Boudaoui from Nice both present strong tactical fits, scoring 81/100 in fit, making them suitable options for similar roles.
Building your XI? Put Marc Roca in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →Best replacements for Marc Roca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Guerrasimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €30m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Roca
≈ 100% Marc Roca · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Marc Roca · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Marc Roca · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marc Roca?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Javier Guerra (Valencia) does the closest job to Marc Roca, at 92/100 on profile. Hugo Larsson and Amir Richardson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marc Roca?
Yes — Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marc Roca?
Doppel learns Marc Roca'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →