Who should replace Pedri?
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Pedri, the best-fitting central midfielders are Rodri, Exequiel Palacios, Tom Cairney. Rodri (Manchester City) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Cairney at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pedri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodri | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Exequiel Palacios | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Tom Cairney | Fulham | 32 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Bruno Guimarães | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Mikkel Damsgaard | Brentford | 24 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amiri | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Conor Gallagher | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Lucas Paquetá | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Youri Tielemans | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celso | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedri
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pedri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodri (Manchester City) does the closest job to Pedri, at 94/100 on profile. Exequiel Palacios and Tom Cairney follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pedri?
Yes — Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pedri?
Doppel learns Pedri'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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