Players like Javi Villar
CM/CDMAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Villar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Javi Villar are Abdoulaye Kanté, Justin Smith, Ibrahim Fofana. Doppel rates Abdoulaye Kanté (Troyes) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Smith scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Javi Villar is a defensive midfielder who excels in providing stability and support in the midfield. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons. However, he struggles to impact the game offensively, reflected in his low key pass and final-third accuracy metrics, which limits his effectiveness in creating scoring opportunities.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javi Villar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Thiago Helguerasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Villar?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Kanté (Troyes) is the closest profile to Javi Villar, with a 80/100 overall match. Justin Smith and Ibrahim Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javi Villar?
Yes. Justin Smith (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javi Villar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javi Villar's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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