Who should replace Sergio Álvarez?
CM/CDMEibar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergio Álvarez's profile ↗
Sergio Álvarez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eibar in LaLiga 2. Players who can replace Álvarez include Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid, with a fit score of 80/100, and Giovanni Haag from Rodez AF, also at 80/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable alternatives for those looking for players similar to Álvarez.
Best replacements for Sergio Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Dino Beširovićsimilar↗ | AIK | 32 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 12 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Ascoli | 25 | €4.4m | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergio Álvarez
≈ 100% Sergio Álvarez · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sergio Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sergio Álvarez · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sergio Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Sergio Álvarez, at 94/100 on profile. Giovanni Haag and Terry Devlin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sergio Álvarez?
Yes — Dino Beširović (AIK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sergio Álvarez?
Doppel learns Sergio Álvarez's role profile from his 2025/26 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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