Players like Julián Illanes
CB/RBCarrarese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulián Illanes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julián Illanes are Manuel Lama, Manu Hernando, Alessandro Pio Riccio. Doppel rates Manuel Lama (Granada) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alessandro Pio Riccio scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Julián Illanes
Julián Illanes is a reliable, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in winning duels and asserting his presence in defensive situations. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his peers, he showcases solid durability, missing no games in the past three seasons. While his passing and tackling metrics may not stand out, his strength in aerial contests makes him a valuable asset in defensive setups.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julián Illanes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Manu Hernandosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julián Illanes
≈ 100% Julián Illanes · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Julián Illanes · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Julián Illanes · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julián Illanes?
By Doppel's fit score, Manuel Lama (Granada) is the closest profile to Julián Illanes, with a 82/100 overall match. Manu Hernando and Alessandro Pio Riccio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julián Illanes?
Yes. Alessandro Pio Riccio (Sampdoria) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julián Illanes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julián Illanes'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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