Who should replace Djibril Sow?
CM/CDMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDjibril Sow's profile ↗
Djibril Sow is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Genoa in Serie A, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Sow, Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña, LaLiga 2) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig, Bundesliga) also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €25m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Djibril Sow
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Djibril Sow?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) does the closest job to Djibril Sow, at 92/100 on profile. Neil El Aynaoui and Charlie Patiño follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Djibril Sow?
Yes — Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Djibril Sow?
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