Who should replace Paulino de la Fuente?
RM/RWReal Zaragoza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulino de la Fuente's profile ↗
Paulino de la Fuente is a right midfielder/right winger for Real Zaragoza in LaLiga 2, with 25 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for de la Fuente, Weslley Patati from AZ Alkmaar offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Yankuba Minteh of Brighton & Hove Albion and Giuliano Simeone from Atlético Madrid both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
Best replacements for Paulino de la Fuente
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankuba Mintehsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €42m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Alireza Jahanbakhshsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 33 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Franco Mastantuonosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 19 | €44m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Abraham Marcussimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulino de la Fuente
≈ 100% Paulino de la Fuente · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Paulino de la Fuente · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Paulino de la Fuente · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulino de la Fuente?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Paulino de la Fuente, at 92/100 on profile. Weslley Patati and Alireza Jahanbakhsh follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Paulino de la Fuente?
Yes — Alireza Jahanbakhsh (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Paulino de la Fuente?
Doppel learns Paulino de la Fuente's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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