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, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Castro, Rodrigo Guth from Fortuna Sittard offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Pietro Ceccaroni from Palermo also presents a solid option with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Álvaro Carrillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 24 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 91 | 88 |
| 11 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
* 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: Non-penalty goals, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Javi Castro · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /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. Rodrigo Guth and Álvaro Carrillo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Castro?
Yes — Justin Hoogma (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 83/100 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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