Who should replace Shuto Abe?
CM/CDMRWDM Brussels · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitShuto Abe's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Shuto Abe, the best-fitting central midfielders are Giulio Maggiore, Jan Schöppner, Jesse Bosch. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jesse Bosch at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Shuto Abe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesse Boschsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shuto Abe
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Shuto Abe · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shuto Abe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) does the closest job to Shuto Abe, at 93/100 on profile. Jan Schöppner and Jesse Bosch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Shuto Abe?
Yes — Jesse Bosch (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Shuto Abe?
Doppel learns Shuto Abe's role profile from his 2023/24 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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