Who should replace Mikel Vesga?
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Vesga's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mikel Vesga, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jefferson Lerma, Mikel Merino, Ander Herrera. Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mikel Vesga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 87 | 75 |
| 3 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 4 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €10m | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €8.7m | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €5.7m | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Francesco Gellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 27 | €500k | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €27m | 85 | 75 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Vesga
≈ 100% Mikel Vesga · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mikel Vesga · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mikel Vesga · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Vesga?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Mikel Vesga, at 89/100 on profile. Mikel Merino and Ander Herrera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mikel Vesga?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mikel Vesga?
Doppel learns Mikel Vesga'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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