Who should replace Florian Sotoca?
CAM/STRC Lens · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Sotoca's profile ↗
Florian Sotoca is an attacking midfielder/striker for RC Lens in Ligue 1, with 31 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Sotoca, players such as Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace (fit 80/100) and Carlos Alcaraz from Everton (fit 79/100) offer strong tactical fits. These players can effectively fill the role and provide similar contributions on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €3.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Martín Satrianosimilar↗ | Getafe | 25 | €11m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Sotoca
≈ 100% Florian Sotoca · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Florian Sotoca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Florian Sotoca · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Sotoca?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) does the closest job to Florian Sotoca, at 92/100 on profile. Samu and Yéremy Pino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Florian Sotoca?
Yes — Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Florian Sotoca?
Doppel learns Florian Sotoca's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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