Who should replace Sergio Peña?
CM/CDMMalmö FF · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergio Peña's profile ↗
Sergio Peña is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Malmö FF in the Allsvenskan, with 21 appearances in 2024, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Peña, Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion shows a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa also presents a solid option with a fit score of 84/100.
Best replacements for Sergio Peña
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergio Peña
≈ 100% Sergio Peña · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sergio Peña · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sergio Peña · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sergio Peña?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) does the closest job to Sergio Peña, at 93/100 on profile. Pascal Groß and Henrikh Mkhitaryan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sergio Peña?
Yes — Salih Uçan (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sergio Peña?
Doppel learns Sergio Peña's role profile from his 2024 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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