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

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✍️" title="Schreibende Hand" aria-label="Emoji: Schreibende Hand"> @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& #39;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& #39;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?

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥉" title="Bronzemedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Bronzemedaille"> - 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& #39;s a risky signing.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥈" title="Silbermedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Silbermedaille"> - 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& #39;d want in a replacement to Ever Banega even if it& #39;s not a big sample size (832 mins).

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥇" title="Goldmedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Goldmedaille"> - 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 & #39;ideal replacement& #39; and proneness to injuries makes him not good enough to be top 3.

In conclusion, those are my picks as the most ideal Banega replacements judging by statistics:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥇" title="Goldmedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Goldmedaille">- Yacine Adli
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥈" title="Silbermedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Silbermedaille">- Aymen Barkok
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥉" title="Bronzemedaille" aria-label="Emoji: Bronzemedaille">- Eduard Atuesta
Honourable Mention - Dennis Geiger

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