Players like Carlos Palacios
CAM/LWBoca Juniors · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Palacios's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Palacios are Connor Metcalfe, Merwan Ifnaoui, Nicolas Galazzi. Doppel rates Connor Metcalfe (FC St. Pauli) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Francisco Portillo scores 76/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Carlos Palacios
Carlos Palacios is an attacking midfielder with a versatile skill set, capable of operating as a left winger. While he showcases a solid understanding of the game, his Sofascore rating places him in the top 33% of his positional peers, indicating a competent level of performance. However, his injury history raises concerns, as he has missed significant time in recent seasons, limiting his impact on the pitch. Although he contributes with a few goals and assists, his overall offensive metrics suggest room for improvement.
Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Palacios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Metcalfesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Merwan Ifnaouisimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicolas Galazzisimilar↗ | Brescia | 26 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Francisco Portillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 36 | €100k | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Adam Karabecsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 23 | €6.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Mario Sorianosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Mikkel Rygaardsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 36 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Zlatko Tripićsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 34 | €1.0m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | César Gelabertsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 26 | €3.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Yohan Demoncysimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 30 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Palacios
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Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Palacios?
By Doppel's fit score, Connor Metcalfe (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to Carlos Palacios, with a 79/100 overall match. Merwan Ifnaoui and Nicolas Galazzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Palacios?
Yes. Francisco Portillo (Huesca) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Palacios?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Palacios's 2025 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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