Who should replace Álex Fernández?
CM/CAM/CDMCádiz · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlex Fernández's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Álex Fernández, the best-fitting central midfielders are Eric Smith, Edimilson Fernandes, Niklas Dorsch. Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Liam Henderson at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Álex Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Edimilson Fernandessimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €2.4m | 93 | 74 |
| 3 | Niklas Dorschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.3m | 93 | 74 |
| 4 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €900k | 92 | 76 |
| 5 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.7m | 92 | 75 |
| 6 | Vitaly Janeltsimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €17m | 91 | 74 |
| 7 | Jon Moncayolasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 27 | €7.3m | 91 | 74 |
| 8 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 89 | 74 |
| 9 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 10 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €7.3m | 88 | 74 |
| 11 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álex Fernández
≈ 100% Álex Fernández · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Álex Fernández · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Álex Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Álex Fernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Álex Fernández, at 94/100 on profile. Edimilson Fernandes and Niklas Dorsch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Álex Fernández?
Yes — Liam Henderson (Empoli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Álex Fernández?
Doppel learns Álex Fernández'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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