Who should replace Aidan Morris?
CM/CDMMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAidan Morris's profile ↗
Aidan Morris is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Morris, Youssouf Fofana from AS Monaco and Valentín Barco of RC Strasbourg both offer an excellent tactical fit, scoring 84/100 in fit scores. Players similar to Morris, such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Éderson, also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aidan Morris
≈ 100% Aidan Morris · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Aidan Morris · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Aidan Morris · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aidan Morris?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) does the closest job to Aidan Morris, at 93/100 on profile. Youssouf Fofana and Valentín Barco follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aidan Morris?
Yes — Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.9m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aidan Morris?
Doppel learns Aidan Morris'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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