Players like Kevin Castaño
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Castaño's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Castaño are Ahmad Benali, Daniel Stensson, Bicho. Doppel rates Ahmad Benali (Bari) a 79/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ahmad Benali scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kevin Castaño
Kevin Castaño is a reliable central midfielder whose durability shines through with zero games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not stand out in terms of offensive contributions or dribbling, his consistent presence in the squad offers stability and depth. His Sofascore rating suggests he operates in the lower tier of his positional peers, but his resilience ensures he remains a dependable option for River Plate.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Castaño
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmad Benalisimilar↗ | Bari | 34 | €300k | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Daniel Stenssonsimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 29 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Bichosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 30 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Otto Rosengrensimilar↗ | Malmö FF | 23 | €2.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Castaño
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Castaño?
By Doppel's fit score, Ahmad Benali (Bari) is the closest profile to Kevin Castaño, with a 79/100 overall match. Daniel Stensson and Bicho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Castaño?
Yes. Ahmad Benali (Bari) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Castaño?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Castaño'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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