Who should replace Aiden O'Neill?
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAiden O'Neill's profile ↗
Aiden O'Neill is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 27 appearances and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for O'Neill, Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Dion Lopy from Almería and Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100 and 79/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 96 | 82 |
| 2 | Dion Lopysimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €16m | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 93 | 77 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 93 | 78 |
| 8 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aiden O'Neill
≈ 100% Aiden O'Neill · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Aiden O'Neill · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Aiden O'Neill · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aiden O'Neill?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) does the closest job to Aiden O'Neill, at 96/100 on profile. Dion Lopy and Lennard Hartjes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aiden O'Neill?
Yes — Anuar (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aiden O'Neill?
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