Who should replace Martin Hongla?
CM/CDMHellas Verona · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Hongla's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Martin Hongla, the best-fitting central midfielders are Renato Tapia, Yvan Neyou, Walace. Renato Tapia (Leganés) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Renato Tapia at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Martin Hongla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renato Tapiasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.6m | 93 | 71 |
| 2 | Yvan Neyousimilar↗ | Leganés | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 70 |
| 3 | Walacesimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 69 |
| 4 | Junior Mwangasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €6.4m | 90 | 74 |
| 5 | Jean-Philippe Gbaminsimilar↗ | Metz | 30 | €2.1m | 89 | 70 |
| 6 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 71 |
| 7 | Alessandro Biancosimilar↗ | Monza | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 71 |
| 8 | Alex Králsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 70 |
| 9 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 73 |
| 10 | Ellyes Skhirisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €5.2m | 85 | 70 |
| 11 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.2m | 85 | 70 |
| 12 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 21 | €11m | 85 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Hongla
≈ 100% Martin Hongla · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Martin Hongla · low reliability
≈ 100% Martin Hongla · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martin Hongla?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Renato Tapia (Leganés) does the closest job to Martin Hongla, at 93/100 on profile. Yvan Neyou and Walace follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Martin Hongla?
Yes — Renato Tapia (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 71/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Martin Hongla?
Doppel learns Martin Hongla's role profile from his 2023/24 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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