Players like Javi Castro
CBReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Castro's profile ↗
Javi Castro is a centre-back for Real Racing Club in LaLiga 2, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Javi Castro include Pietro Ceccaroni from Palermo, with a fit score of 86/100, and George Campbell of West Bromwich Albion, who has a fit score of 87/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives.
About Javi Castro
Javi Castro is a reliable ball-playing centre-back known for his precision in launching accurate long passes, ranking in the top 21% among his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 42%, he demonstrates strong defensive capabilities and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not be heavily involved in creating chances or dribbling, his ability to distribute the ball effectively makes him a vital asset in building play from the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javi Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 88 |
| 7 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Castro
≈ 100% Javi Castro · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Javi Castro · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Javi Castro · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Castro?
By Doppel's fit score, Pietro Ceccaroni (Palermo) is the closest profile to Javi Castro, with a 86/100 overall match. Dies Janse and George Campbell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javi Castro?
Yes. Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javi Castro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javi Castro's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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