Players like Cristian Castro
CBAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Castro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristian Castro are Olivier Aertssen, Adrián de la Fuente, Brayan Medina. Doppel rates Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) a 77/100 overall match — 76/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josh Flint scores 74/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Cristian Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 76 | 77 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 69 | 75 |
| 3 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 75 | 75 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 69 | 75 |
| 5 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 76 | 75 |
| 6 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 73 | 74 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 73 | 74 |
| 8 | Josh Flintsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €300k | 75 | 74 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 69 | 74 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 73 | 74 |
| 11 | Pedrãosimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 29 | €800k | 78 | 74 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 72 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Castro
≈ 100% Cristian Castro · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Cristian Castro · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Cristian Castro · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Castro?
By Doppel's fit score, Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Cristian Castro, with a 77/100 overall match. Adrián de la Fuente and Brayan Medina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristian Castro?
Yes. Josh Flint (FC Volendam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 74/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristian Castro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristian Castro'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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