Who should replace Carlos Clerc?
LB/CBReal Valladolid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Clerc's profile ↗
Carlos Clerc is a left-back/centre-back for Real Valladolid in LaLiga 2, with 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Clerc, Tobías Ostchega from Independiente Rivadavia offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100. Other notable options include Nikolaos Athanasiou from Rio Ave, with a fit score of 81/100, and Hodei Arrillaga from Eibar, scoring 82/100.
Best replacements for Carlos Clerc
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobías Ostchegasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 28 | €200k | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Nikolaos Athanasiousimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 25 | €1.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Vetle Dragsnessimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 32 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Luca Pellegrinisimilar↗ | Lazio | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Marlonsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 29 | €3.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Mardochee Nzitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Berkay Yılmazsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €6.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Clerc
≈ 100% Carlos Clerc · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Carlos Clerc · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carlos Clerc · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Clerc?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tobías Ostchega (Independiente Rivadavia) does the closest job to Carlos Clerc, at 94/100 on profile. Nikolaos Athanasiou and Hodei Arrillaga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Clerc?
Yes — Tobías Ostchega (Independiente Rivadavia) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Clerc?
Doppel learns Carlos Clerc's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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