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 September 2026.
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César Montes is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, thriving in defensive duels and showcasing impressive aerial prowess, ranking in the top 7% for aerial duels won. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 9% of his peers, his durability stands out with only two games missed in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While his attacking contributions are minimal, his defensive capabilities make him a solid presence in the backline.
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 | 82 |
| 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↗ | Hellas Verona | 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 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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