Who should replace Thomas Delaney?
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Delaney's profile ↗
Thomas Delaney is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 23 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players who can replace Delaney include Tomáš Souček of West Ham United, boasting a fit score of 83/100, and Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club, with a fit score of 82/100. Both offer a strong tactical fit for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Delaney
≈ 100% Thomas Delaney · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Delaney · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Delaney · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Delaney?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) does the closest job to Thomas Delaney, at 92/100 on profile. Mikel Vesga and Jackson Irvine follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Delaney?
Yes — Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Delaney?
Doppel learns Thomas Delaney'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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