Players like Antonio Espigares
CBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Espigares's profile ↗
Antonio Espigares is a centre-back for Villarreal B U23 in LaLiga 2, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Espigares include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking defenders like Espigares.
12 players most similar to Antonio Espigares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 87 |
| 3 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 84 |
| 5 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 82 | 84 |
| 6 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Martin Ove Rosethsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 28 | €700k | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Espigares
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Espigares?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is the closest profile to Antonio Espigares, with a 89/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Henrik Sælebakke Falchener are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antonio Espigares?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Antonio Espigares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Antonio Espigares'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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