Who should replace Elias Barsoum?
CMDegerfors IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitElias Barsoum's profile ↗
Elias Barsoum is a central midfielder for Degerfors IF in the Swedish Allsvenskan, with 14 appearances and 1 assist in the 2026 season. The best replacements for Barsoum include Gaetano Castrovilli from Cesena, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Marino Illescas from AD Ceuta, with a fit score of 79/100. Players similar to Barsoum who can replace him effectively include Luis Mandaca and Bobby Clark, both offering strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Elias Barsoum
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaetano Castrovillisimilar↗ | Cesena | 29 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Luis Mandacasimilar↗ | Juventude | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Tomás Galvánsimilar↗ | Tigre | 26 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Kleis Bozhanajsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 25 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Yalçın Kayansimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Braian Sánchezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €100k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Quinten Timbersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elias Barsoum
≈ 100% Elias Barsoum · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Elias Barsoum · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Elias Barsoum · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elias Barsoum?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gaetano Castrovilli (Cesena) does the closest job to Elias Barsoum, at 90/100 on profile. Marino Illescas and Luis Mandaca follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Elias Barsoum?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Elias Barsoum?
Doppel learns Elias Barsoum's role profile from his 2026 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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