Who should replace Malick Yalcouyé?
CM/CAMBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Yalcouyé's profile ↗
Malick Yalcouyé is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. He made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Yalcouyé, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) and Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) both present a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, making them suitable alternatives in a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Danny Namasosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €5.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Jun-Ho Baesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Jovane Cabralsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 28 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Benedict Hollerbachsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €7.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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
≈ 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: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Malick Yalcouyé?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Malick Yalcouyé, at 93/100 on profile. Dani Rodríguez and Fabio Miretti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Malick Yalcouyé?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 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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