Who should replace Nicolás Castro?
CM/CAMElche · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Castro's profile ↗
Nicolás Castro is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Elche in LaLiga 2, with 34 appearances and 4 goals in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Castro, John Swift from West Bromwich Albion and Andrej Kramarić from TSG Hoffenheim both have a fit score of 86/100, demonstrating a strong tactical alignment for similar roles. Additionally, Kike Pérez and Thorgan Hazard also provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 84/100 and 86/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Nicolás Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Finn Azazsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Castro
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Castro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) does the closest job to Nicolás Castro, at 94/100 on profile. Kike Pérez and Andrej Kramarić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Castro?
Yes — John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Castro?
Doppel learns Nicolás Castro's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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