Who should replace Mario Stroeykens?
CM/CAMRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Stroeykens's profile ↗
Mario Stroeykens is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League. For those seeking the best replacement for Stroeykens, George Earthy from Reading offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Danel Sinani from FC St. Pauli also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100. Both players could effectively fulfil a similar role in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Earthysimilar↗ | Reading | 22 | €1.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Emile Smith Rowesimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €18m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Padova | 33 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Stroeykens
≈ 100% Mario Stroeykens · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mario Stroeykens · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mario Stroeykens · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mario Stroeykens?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, George Earthy (Reading) does the closest job to Mario Stroeykens, at 93/100 on profile. Emile Smith Rowe and Kees Smit follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mario Stroeykens?
Yes — George Earthy (Reading) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mario Stroeykens?
Doppel learns Mario Stroeykens'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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