Who should replace Ander Herrera?
CM/CDMBoca Juniors · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnder Herrera's profile ↗
Ander Herrera is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional, with 23 appearances and 3 assists in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Herrera, Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, with a fit score of 85/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Ryan Christie and Daichi Kamada, both also performing well in the Premier League with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ander Herrera
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ander Herrera?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Ander Herrera, at 95/100 on profile. Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ander Herrera?
Yes — Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €8.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ander Herrera?
Doppel learns Ander Herrera's role profile from his 2023/24 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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