Who should replace Javi Ontiveros?
LMCádiz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Ontiveros's profile ↗
Javi Ontiveros is a left midfielder for Cádiz in LaLiga 2, with 15 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Ontiveros include Ryan Manning from Southampton, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Marvin Wanitzek of Karlsruher SC, also with a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Ontiveros, these players provide a tactical fit that aligns well with his role.
Best replacements for Javi Ontiveros
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Manuel Fustersimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 29 | €2.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Zenónsimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 25 | €3.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Ontiveros
≈ 100% Javi Ontiveros · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Javi Ontiveros · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Javi Ontiveros · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Ontiveros?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Robert Skov (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Javi Ontiveros, at 91/100 on profile. Ryan Manning and Alex Baena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Ontiveros?
Yes — David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Ontiveros?
Doppel learns Javi Ontiveros's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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