Players like César Tárrega
CBValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCésar Tárrega's profile ↗
The players most similar to César Tárrega are Abdoulaye Faye, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Javier Moreno. Doppel rates Abdoulaye Faye (Celta Vigo) a 78/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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César Tárrega is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his strong aerial presence and exceptional ability to clear threats, ranking in the top 3% for clearances per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 48% of his positional peers, he excels in physical duels, making him a reliable and durable option, having missed only one game in the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, Tárrega's defensive prowess makes him a solid foundation for any backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to César Tárrega
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Fayesimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €4.2m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Kojo Peprah Oppongsimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €2.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match César Tárrega
≈ 100% César Tárrega · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% César Tárrega · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% César Tárrega · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to César Tárrega?
Statistically, Abdoulaye Faye (Celta Vigo) is the closest look-alike to César Tárrega — a 78/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for César Tárrega?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Faye (Celta Vigo) is the closest profile to César Tárrega, with a 78/100 overall match. Kojo Peprah Oppong and Javier Moreno are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to César Tárrega?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to César Tárrega?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from César Tárrega'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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