Who should replace Raphael Onyedika?
CM/CDMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaphael Onyedika's profile ↗
Raphael Onyedika is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Onyedika, Melle Meulensteen (Go Ahead Eagles, NED-Eredivisie) and Jandro Orellana (FC Andorra, ESP-LaLiga 2) both offer a tactical fit score of 80/100, making them strong alternatives for similar roles.
Best replacements for Raphael Onyedika
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raphael Onyedika
≈ 100% Raphael Onyedika · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Raphael Onyedika · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Raphael Onyedika · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raphael Onyedika?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Raphael Onyedika, at 91/100 on profile. Ethan Galbraith and Melle Meulensteen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Raphael Onyedika?
Yes — Jandro Orellana (FC Andorra) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Raphael Onyedika?
Doppel learns Raphael Onyedika'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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