Who should replace Mauricio Benitez?
CM/CDMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauricio Benitez's profile ↗
Mauricio Benitez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, currently valued at €2m. For those seeking the best replacement for Benitez, Dirk Wanner Proper from NEC Nijmegen offers an 82/100 fit, while Giulio Maggiore of Salernitana and Samú Costa from Mallorca both present strong options with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauricio Benitez
≈ 100% Mauricio Benitez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mauricio Benitez · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mauricio Benitez · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mauricio Benitez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) does the closest job to Mauricio Benitez, at 93/100 on profile. Samú Costa and Terry Devlin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mauricio Benitez?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mauricio Benitez?
Doppel learns Mauricio Benitez'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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