Players like Antonio Espigares
CBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Espigares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antonio Espigares are Andrea Tiritiello, Ze Vitor, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) a 88/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Antonio Espigares profiles as a traditional centre-back, but his current form raises concerns. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 6% of his positional peers, he struggles significantly in key defensive metrics, including tackles and duels won. However, his durability is a bright spot, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. Espigares will need to elevate his defensive contributions to become a more impactful presence in the backline.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Antonio Espigares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /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 88/100 overall match. Ze Vitor and Dan Zagadou 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 88/100 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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