Players like Javier Moreno
CBAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Moreno's profile ↗
Javier Moreno is a centre-back for Albacete Balompié in LaLiga 2, with 28 appearances and 1466 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Moreno include Josue Escartin from Red Star FC, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Gabriele Calvani of Frosinone, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are Abdulay Juma Bah of Nice and Kialonda Gaspar from CF Estrela Amadora, both demonstrating similar roles and profiles.
About Javier Moreno
Javier Moreno is a robust aerial specialist at centre-back, excelling in winning duels with an impressive top 5% ranking. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 19% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons. His ability to carry the ball effectively from the back, reflected in his top 13% for successful dribbles, adds a layer of versatility, making him a reliable presence in defensive setups.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javier Moreno
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Leon Robinsonsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Bosun Lawalsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Fatih Aksoysimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 29 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Moreno
≈ 100% Javier Moreno · medium reliability
≈ 100% Javier Moreno · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Javier Moreno · strong: Clearances, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Moreno?
By Doppel's fit score, Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) is the closest profile to Javier Moreno, with a 82/100 overall match. Gabriele Calvani and Abdulay Juma Bah are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javier Moreno?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javier Moreno?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javier Moreno'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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