Who should replace Luka Modrić?
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Modrić's profile ↗
Luka Modrić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A. For those seeking the best replacement for Modrić, Adem Zorgane from RC Sporting Charleroi and Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool FC both present strong tactical fits, scoring 84/100. Additionally, Angelo Stiller of VfB Stuttgart and Nicolò Fagioli from Fiorentina are also noteworthy options, each with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Petar Sučićsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €44m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Modrić
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luka Modrić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Luka Modrić, at 95/100 on profile. Adem Zorgane and Dominik Szoboszlai follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luka Modrić?
Yes — Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luka Modrić?
Doppel learns Luka Modrić'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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