Who should replace Nathan-Dylan Saliba?
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan-Dylan Saliba's profile ↗
Nathan-Dylan Saliba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Saliba include Kristian Thorstvedt from Sassuolo, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Santi Comesaña from Villarreal, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Nathan-Dylan Saliba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Fredysimilar↗ | Bodrum FK | 36 | €100k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Rocco Robert Sheinsimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 23 | €2.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan-Dylan Saliba
≈ 100% Nathan-Dylan Saliba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nathan-Dylan Saliba · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nathan-Dylan Saliba · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan-Dylan Saliba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) does the closest job to Nathan-Dylan Saliba, at 95/100 on profile. Kristian Thorstvedt and Yassine Titraoui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan-Dylan Saliba?
Yes — Fredy (Bodrum FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathan-Dylan Saliba?
Doppel learns Nathan-Dylan Saliba'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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