Who should replace Maxi Meza?
RM/CM/RWRiver Plate · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxi Meza's profile ↗
Maxi Meza is a right midfielder/central midfielder for River Plate in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 16 appearances in 2025, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. The best replacements for Meza include Franco Vázquez from Cremonese and Marino Illescas of AD Ceuta, both with a tactical fit score of 77/100. These players offer similar capabilities and can effectively fill the role Meza plays in the team.
Best replacements for Maxi Meza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franco Vázquezsimilar↗ | Cremonese | 37 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 84 | 76 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 84 | 76 |
| 6 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 84 | 76 |
| 7 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €23m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxi Meza
≈ 100% Maxi Meza · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Maxi Meza · strong: Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Maxi Meza · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxi Meza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Franco Vázquez (Cremonese) does the closest job to Maxi Meza, at 91/100 on profile. Marino Illescas and Ross Barkley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maxi Meza?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maxi Meza?
Doppel learns Maxi Meza's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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