Who should replace Xavier Simons?
CM/CDMHull City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavier Simons's profile ↗
Xavier Simons is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Hull City in the Championship, having made 20 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Simons, Martin Palumbo from US Avellino 1912 offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Thomas Van den Belt of CD Castellón and Robert Wagner from SpVgg Greuther Fürth both present solid options with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Xavier Simons
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Van den Beltsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 25 | €4.4m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Simon Sohmsimilar↗ | Parma | 25 | €7.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xavier Simons
≈ 100% Xavier Simons · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Xavier Simons · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Xavier Simons · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xavier Simons?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Van den Belt (CD Castellón) does the closest job to Xavier Simons, at 94/100 on profile. Martin Palumbo and Simon Sohm follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xavier Simons?
Yes — Titouan Thomas (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xavier Simons?
Doppel learns Xavier Simons's role profile from his 2024/25 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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