Who should replace Ryan Sanusi?
CM/CDMK. Beerschot V.A. · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Sanusi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ryan Sanusi, the best-fitting central midfielders are Besard Sabović, Ramiz Zerrouki, Marcus Lindberg. Besard Sabović (Djurgårdens IF) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Simon Gustafson at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ryan Sanusi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Besard Sabovićsimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 28 | €1.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Simon Gustafsonsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 31 | €600k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Sanusi
≈ 100% Ryan Sanusi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ryan Sanusi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ryan Sanusi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Sanusi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Besard Sabović (Djurgårdens IF) does the closest job to Ryan Sanusi, at 91/100 on profile. Ramiz Zerrouki and Marcus Lindberg follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Sanusi?
Yes — Simon Gustafson (BK Häcken) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryan Sanusi?
Doppel learns Ryan Sanusi's role profile from his 2024/25 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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