Mikel Villanueva alternatives
CB/LBVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Villanueva's profile ↗
Mikel Villanueva is a centre-back/left-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 19 appearances this season. Players similar to Villanueva include Rio Hillen from NAC Breda, who has a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €1m, and Josue Escartin from Red Star FC, also with a fit score of 80/100 but available for €0m, making him a budget alternative to Villanueva.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 79 | 79 |
| 4 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 79 | 78 |
| 6 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 79 | 78 |
| 9 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Villanueva
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mikel Villanueva?
Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Mikel Villanueva.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mikel Villanueva?
Rio Hillen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mikel Villanueva?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Mikel Villanueva's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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