Who should replace Étienne Capoue?
CMVillarreal · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÉtienne Capoue's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Étienne Capoue, the best-fitting central midfielders are Enzo Loiodice, Carlos Baleba, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta. Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Enzo Loiodice at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Étienne Capoue
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.2m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | €53m | 93 | 76 |
| 3 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €39m | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Étienne Capoue
≈ 100% Étienne Capoue · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Étienne Capoue · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Étienne Capoue · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Étienne Capoue?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) does the closest job to Étienne Capoue, at 93/100 on profile. Carlos Baleba and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Étienne Capoue?
Yes — Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Étienne Capoue?
Doppel learns Étienne Capoue's role profile from his 2023/24 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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