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. He has made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. The best replacements for Yalcouyé include Paul Wanner from 1. FC Heidenheim, Dani Rodríguez from Mallorca, and Fabio Miretti from Genoa, all with a fit score of 84/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment.
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| # | 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 · 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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