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 and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Morris, Rocco Robert Shein from Fredrikstad FK and Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid both present a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100. Other notable options include Youssouf Fofana (83/100) and Lucas Paquetá (82/100), making them viable alternatives for similar roles.
Best replacements for Aidan Morris
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocco Robert Sheinsimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 23 | €2.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aidan Morris
≈ 100% Aidan Morris · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Aidan Morris · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Aidan Morris · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aidan Morris?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rocco Robert Shein (Fredrikstad FK) does the closest job to Aidan Morris, at 93/100 on profile. Lucas Paquetá and Youssouf Fofana follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aidan Morris?
Yes — Rocco Robert Shein (Fredrikstad FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.5m, a 84/100 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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