Who should replace Ilaix Moriba?
CM/CDMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlaix Moriba's profile ↗
Ilaix Moriba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Celta Vigo in La Liga, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Moriba include Mamadou Coulibaly from AS Monaco and Hicham Boudaoui from Nice, both with a fit score of 80/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Additionally, Gonçalo Franco of Swansea City presents a viable option with a fit score of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonçalo Francosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 26 | €3.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilaix Moriba
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilaix Moriba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gonçalo Franco (Swansea City) does the closest job to Ilaix Moriba, at 93/100 on profile. Mamadou Coulibaly and Hicham Boudaoui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ilaix Moriba?
Yes — Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ilaix Moriba?
Doppel learns Ilaix Moriba's role profile from his 2025/26 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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