Who should replace Saúl Ñíguez?
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaúl Ñíguez's profile ↗
Saúl Ñíguez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Flamengo in the BRA-Serie A, with 24 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Ñíguez, Mattias Svanberg from VfL Wolfsburg offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, followed closely by Diego Gómez of Brighton & Hove Albion, who has a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saúl Ñíguez
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saúl Ñíguez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Saúl Ñíguez, at 95/100 on profile. Diego Gómez and Nico O'Reilly follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Saúl Ñíguez?
Yes — Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €8.3m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Saúl Ñíguez?
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