Who should replace Ezequiel Piovi?
CM/CDMEstudiantes de La Plata · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzequiel Piovi's profile ↗
Ezequiel Piovi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 16 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. The best replacements for Piovi include Iyad Mohamed from Pau FC, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Jesús Álvarez from Huesca, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns closely with Piovi's role on the pitch.
Best replacements for Ezequiel Piovi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Jessy Deminguetsimilar↗ | Metz | 28 | €2.2m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezequiel Piovi
≈ 100% Ezequiel Piovi · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ezequiel Piovi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ezequiel Piovi · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ezequiel Piovi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iyad Mohamed (Pau FC) does the closest job to Ezequiel Piovi, at 93/100 on profile. Jesús Álvarez and Ibrahim Fofana follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ezequiel Piovi?
Yes — Iyad Mohamed (Pau FC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ezequiel Piovi?
Doppel learns Ezequiel Piovi's role profile from his 2026 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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