Players like Iván Villalba
CBIndependiente Rivadavia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Villalba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iván Villalba are Jair Amador, Carlos Hernández, Martín Pascual. Doppel rates Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jair Amador scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Iván Villalba
Iván Villalba is a robust aerial specialist, excelling in defensive duels and showcasing impressive finishing for a centre-back. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 11% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed only two matches in three seasons. While his passing in the final third may leave room for improvement, his ability to dominate in the air makes him a reliable presence in defensive situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iván Villalba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 37 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Carlos Hernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 36 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Martín Pascualsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 27 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Villalba
≈ 100% Iván Villalba · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Iván Villalba · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Iván Villalba · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Villalba?
By Doppel's fit score, Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) is the closest profile to Iván Villalba, with a 79/100 overall match. Carlos Hernández and Martín Pascual are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iván Villalba?
Yes. Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iván Villalba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iván Villalba's 2026 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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