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, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Top matches for the best replacement for Álvarez include Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid and José Gragera from Deportivo de A Coruña, both with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Álvarez, such as Giovanni Haag from Lion City Sailors, also offer a strong tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Lion City Sailors | 26 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €4.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sergio Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sergio Álvarez · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
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 José Gragera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sergio Álvarez?
Yes — Tom Ducrocq (Bastia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 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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