Who should replace Derek Mazou-Sacko?
CM/CDMRodez AF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerek Mazou-Sacko's profile ↗
Derek Mazou-Sacko is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rodez AF in Ligue 2, with 23 appearances during the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players who can replace Mazou-Sacko include Moussa Diakité from Cádiz, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Noe Lebreton from Caen, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for similar roles in midfield.
Best replacements for Derek Mazou-Sacko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Derek Mazou-Sacko
≈ 100% Derek Mazou-Sacko · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Derek Mazou-Sacko · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Derek Mazou-Sacko · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Derek Mazou-Sacko?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Derek Mazou-Sacko, at 94/100 on profile. Yann Bodiger and Moussa Diakité follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Derek Mazou-Sacko?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Derek Mazou-Sacko?
Doppel learns Derek Mazou-Sacko'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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