Who should replace Melker Heier?
CM/CDMIK Sirius · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelker Heier's profile ↗
Melker Heier is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for IK Sirius in the Allsvenskan, with 14 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Heier, Iván Morante from Burgos Club de Fútbol offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100. Other notable options include Matheus Pereira from Eibar and Mouhamed Diop from Troyes, both also well-suited for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mouhamed Diopsimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Leonesimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 25 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Lohann Doucetsimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 24 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Aimar Shersimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | David Krusesimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 24 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Tomás Galvánsimilar↗ | River Plate | 26 | €3.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Cameron Brannagansimilar↗ | Oxford United | 30 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melker Heier
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Melker Heier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mouhamed Diop (Troyes) does the closest job to Melker Heier, at 92/100 on profile. Iván Morante and Pablo Martínez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Melker Heier?
Yes — Lohann Doucet (Vitória SC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Melker Heier?
Doppel learns Melker Heier's role profile from his 2026 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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