Players like César Montes
CBAlmería · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCésar Montes's profile ↗
The players most similar to César Montes are Timo Hübers, Casper Widell, Ze Vitor. Doppel rates Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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César Montes is a robust aerial defender, excelling in physical duels and commanding the air with impressive metrics that place him in the top 7% of his peers for aerial duels won per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 9%, his durability shines through with only two games missed in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence at the back. While he may not contribute offensively, his defensive prowess ensures he remains a key figure in Almería's lineup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Shots. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to César Montes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match César Montes
≈ 100% César Montes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% César Montes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% César Montes · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to César Montes?
Statistically, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) is the closest look-alike to César Montes — a 82/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for César Montes?
By Doppel's fit score, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to César Montes, with a 82/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to César Montes?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to César Montes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from César Montes's 2023/24 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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