Who should replace Ilaix Moriba?
CM/CDMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlaix Moriba's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ilaix Moriba, the best-fitting central midfielders are Andrey Santos, Mamadou Coulibaly, Rabby Nzingoula. Andrey Santos (RC Strasbourg) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ilaix Moriba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €39m | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €14m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Augusto Douglassimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €6.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €11m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilaix Moriba
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilaix Moriba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andrey Santos (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Ilaix Moriba, at 89/100 on profile. Mamadou Coulibaly and Rabby Nzingoula follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ilaix Moriba?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 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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