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[Centro Transfers] Finding Sevilla a replacement for Ever Banega using statistics. Who is fit to replace the Sevilla legend?

@FuRantz

When Banega departed the Andalusian club last summer, Sevilla started lacking a midfielder that could switch play, play key passes and resist the high press simultaneously.

Sevilla's starting midfielders this season lack the ability to create chances directly despite being able to play passes while pressed by the opponent and switch the play.

So ideally, you'd want someone young that can play a lot of passes when pressed, solid at switching the play, decent at dribbling, and directly creates a good amount of chances but valued at €20m max to replace Banega.

Who are the 3 most ideal replacements to the Argentinian?

- Eduard Atuesta

The Colombian overperforms in what you expect of an ideal replacement in this case. Good young playmaker and valued at just €3.5m. The main downside is that he plays in the MLS rather than a European or South American league so it's a risky signing.

- Aymen Barkok

Already strongly linked to Sevilla and valued at just €3.5m, it makes a lot of sense why Monchi would go for him. Barring a lack of long passing ability, he is everything you'd want in a replacement to Ever Banega even if it's not a big sample size (832 mins).

- Yacine Adli

The best option possible for Monchi. Yacine is just magnificient. Valued at just €9.00m, he has everything required to replace Banega (passing range, end product, dribbling, and ability to pass under pressure). He is a MORE THAN ideal replacement.

Honourable Mention - Dennis Geiger

Valued at €13m, he is a solid option for the Spanish side. Good at beating the press, plays key passes, and solid passing range. However, still not being the 'ideal replacement' and proneness to injuries makes him not good enough to be top 3.