Who should replace Ander Herrera?
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Ander Herrera, the best-fitting central midfielders are Hernani, Ryan Christie, Elliot Anderson. Hernani (Parma) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Hernani at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ander Herrera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hernani | Parma | 30 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Ryan Christie | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | James Garner | Everton | 24 | €48m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Daichi Kamada | Crystal Palace | 29 | €10m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Conor Gallagher | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetá | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Exequiel Palacios | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Bruno Guimarães | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ander Herrera
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ander Herrera?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hernani (Parma) does the closest job to Ander Herrera, at 91/100 on profile. Ryan Christie and Elliot Anderson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ander Herrera?
Yes — Hernani (Parma) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 79/100 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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