Who should replace Javi Castro?
CBReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Castro's profile ↗
Javi Castro is a centre-back for Real Racing Club in LaLiga 2, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Castro, Pietro Ceccaroni (Palermo, Serie B) and Dies Janse (FC Groningen, Eredivisie) both offer strong tactical fits, scoring 86/100. Additionally, Léo Santos (CD Nacional, Primeira Liga) and Álvaro Carrillo (Huesca, LaLiga 2) are viable alternatives, with fit scores of 83/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Álvaro Carrillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 24 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 88 |
| 9 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Castro
≈ 100% Javi Castro · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Javi Castro · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Javi Castro · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Castro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Léo Santos (CD Nacional) does the closest job to Javi Castro, at 94/100 on profile. Álvaro Carrillo and Pietro Ceccaroni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Castro?
Yes — Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Castro?
Doppel learns Javi Castro's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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