Who should replace Oriol Romeu?
CM/CDMGirona FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOriol Romeu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Oriol Romeu, the best-fitting central midfielders are Pierre Ekwah, Florian Grillitsch, Oliver Norwood. Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Oliver Norwood at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Oriol Romeu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 72 |
| 2 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 71 |
| 3 | Oliver Norwoodsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 32 | €200k | 88 | 72 |
| 4 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 87 | 73 |
| 5 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 86 | 73 |
| 6 | Pedro Chirivellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €5.4m | 86 | 73 |
| 7 | Lewis Cooksimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €12m | 86 | 71 |
| 8 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 86 | 73 |
| 9 | Marc Casadósimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 21 | €17m | 85 | 73 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 85 | 71 |
| 12 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 84 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oriol Romeu
≈ 100% Oriol Romeu · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Oriol Romeu · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Oriol Romeu · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oriol Romeu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Oriol Romeu, at 90/100 on profile. Florian Grillitsch and Oliver Norwood follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Oriol Romeu?
Yes — Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Oriol Romeu?
Doppel learns Oriol Romeu's role profile from his 2024/25 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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