Who should replace Nicolás Fernández?
CM/CDM/CAMGodoy Cruz · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Fernández's profile ↗
Nicolás Fernández is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Godoy Cruz in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 29 appearances in the 2025 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Fernández, Lewis Miley from Newcastle United, with a fit score of 78/100, and Yassin Oukili from RKC Waalwijk, also at 77/100, are strong options. Both players demonstrate similar tactical attributes, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Nicolás Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Ramón Terratssimilar↗ | Getafe | 26 | €3.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Fernández
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Fernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) does the closest job to Nicolás Fernández, at 91/100 on profile. Ibrahima Sissoko and Mehdi Léris follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Fernández?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Fernández?
Doppel learns Nicolás Fernández's role profile from his 2025 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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