Players like Javi Montero
CBMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Montero's profile ↗
Javi Montero is a centre-back for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Montero include Cacá from Corinthians, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Henrik Sælebakke Falchener from Viking FK, with a fit score of 84/100. Additionally, Casper Widell of Excelsior also shares a comparable role, achieving a fit score of 84/100.
12 players most similar to Javi Montero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 86 |
| 2 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 82 | 83 |
| 5 | Ethan Amundsen-Daysimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 82 | 83 |
| 8 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 82 | 82 |
| 9 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Alessandro Vogliaccosimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 80 | 82 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 81 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Montero
≈ 100% Javi Montero · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javi Montero · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Javi Montero · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Montero?
By Doppel's fit score, Cacá (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Javi Montero, with a 86/100 overall match. Henrik Sælebakke Falchener and Casper Widell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javi Montero?
Yes. Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javi Montero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javi Montero'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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