Who should replace Malick Yalcouyé?
CMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Yalcouyé's profile ↗
Malick Yalcouyé is a central midfielder for Swansea City in the Championship, where he has made 33 appearances this season. Players who can replace Yalcouyé include Paul Wanner from 1. FC Heidenheim and Dani Rodríguez from Mallorca, both with a fit score of 84/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Other notable options are Andy Diouf of RC Lens and Fabio Miretti of Genoa, with fit scores of 82 and 84, respectively.
Best replacements for Malick Yalcouyé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Kasey Palmersimilar↗ | Coventry City | 30 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 27 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Yalcouyé
≈ 100% Malick Yalcouyé · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Malick Yalcouyé · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Malick Yalcouyé · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Yalcouyé?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Paul Wanner (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Malick Yalcouyé, at 93/100 on profile. Dani Rodríguez and Andy Diouf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malick Yalcouyé?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Malick Yalcouyé?
Doppel learns Malick Yalcouyé's role profile from his 2025/26 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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