Who should replace Fernando?
CM/CDMInternacional · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fernando, the best-fitting central midfielders are Neto Moura, Julian Weigl, Joris Chotard. Neto Moura (Mirassol) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lennard Hartjes at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fernando
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neto Mourasimilar↗ | Mirassol | 30 | €2.2m | 95 | 71 |
| 2 | Julian Weiglsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 31 | €4.2m | 94 | 71 |
| 3 | Joris Chotardsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 71 |
| 4 | Ayumu Sekosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €4.7m | 93 | 71 |
| 5 | Yannik Keitelsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 26 | €1.9m | 92 | 72 |
| 6 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.6m | 92 | 72 |
| 7 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 76 |
| 8 | Matheus Diassimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 72 |
| 9 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 91 | 72 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 75 |
| 11 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 73 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando
≈ 100% Fernando · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Neto Moura (Mirassol) does the closest job to Fernando, at 95/100 on profile. Julian Weigl and Joris Chotard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fernando?
Yes — Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fernando?
Doppel learns Fernando's role profile from his 2020/24 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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