Who should replace Djibril Sow?
CM/CDMSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Djibril Sow, the best-fitting central midfielders are Manu Morlanes, Arne Engels, Albert Sambi Lokonga. Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alberto Reina at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Djibril Sow
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Morlanes | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Arne Engels | FC Augsburg | 20 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Albert Sambi Lokonga | Hamburger SV | 26 | €12m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Alberto Reina | Real Oviedo | 28 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaoui | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Rassoul Ndiaye | Le Havre | 24 | €8.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Rolando Mandragora | Fiorentina | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Jae-sung Lee | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Kike Pérez | Real Valladolid | 27 | €2.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Carlos Soler | Real Sociedad | 28 | €6.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudin | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Djibril Sow
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Djibril Sow · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /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, Aerial duels won %
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 91/100 on profile. Arne Engels and Albert Sambi Lokonga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Djibril Sow?
Yes — Alberto Reina (Real Oviedo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Djibril Sow?
Doppel learns Djibril Sow'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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