Who should replace Nathan-Dylan Saliba?
CM/CDMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan-Dylan Saliba's profile ↗
Nathan-Dylan Saliba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Saliba include Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad, Khéphren Thuram of Juventus, and Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur, all scoring a fit of 82/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment for his role. Players similar to Saliba can be found in this category, offering comparable skills and contributions.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan-Dylan Saliba
≈ 100% Nathan-Dylan Saliba · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nathan-Dylan Saliba · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nathan-Dylan Saliba · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan-Dylan Saliba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Nathan-Dylan Saliba, at 94/100 on profile. Khéphren Thuram and Pape Matar Sarr follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan-Dylan Saliba?
Yes — Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 83/100 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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