Who should replace Iker Muñoz?
CM/CDMOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIker Muñoz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Iker Muñoz, the best-fitting central midfielders are Kristijan Jakić, Alexis Blin, Pierre Ekwah. Kristijan Jakić (FC Augsburg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Iker Muñoz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristijan Jakićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €5.6m | 93 | 72 |
| 2 | Alexis Blinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 90 | 72 |
| 3 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 71 |
| 4 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.3m | 88 | 74 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 87 | 73 |
| 6 | Alessandro Deiolasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €1.4m | 86 | 73 |
| 7 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 86 | 72 |
| 8 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 85 | 74 |
| 9 | Danley Jean Jacquessimilar↗ | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 84 | 72 |
| 10 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 84 | 73 |
| 11 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 84 | 72 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €7.3m | 84 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iker Muñoz
≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · low reliability
≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iker Muñoz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kristijan Jakić (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Iker Muñoz, at 93/100 on profile. Alexis Blin and Pierre Ekwah follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iker Muñoz?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iker Muñoz?
Doppel learns Iker Muñoz'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 →