Players like Carlos Villalba
CM/CDMSarmiento · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Villalba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Villalba are Sergio Álvarez, Stanko Jurić, Tom Ducrocq. Doppel rates Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) a 77/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sergio Álvarez scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Carlos Villalba
Carlos Villalba is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with strong tackling and interceptions. His impressive finishing ability for a player in his role, ranking in the top 13% for non-penalty goals, adds a surprising edge to his game. While his overall quality sits in the lower percentiles, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only six games in the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and commitment.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Villalba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Villalba
≈ 100% Carlos Villalba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Villalba · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Carlos Villalba · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Villalba?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) is the closest profile to Carlos Villalba, with a 77/100 overall match. Stanko Jurić and Tom Ducrocq are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Villalba?
Yes. Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Villalba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Villalba's 2025 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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