Who should replace Javier Lara?
CM/LWAD Alcorcón · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Lara's profile ↗
Javier Lara is a central midfielder/left winger for AD Alcorcón in LaLiga 2, with 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players who can replace Lara include Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Jakub Kałuziński from Antalyaspor, with a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with Lara's role.
Best replacements for Javier Lara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Marco Pompettisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Samuel Leach Holmsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 29 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jacopo Petriccionesimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 31 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Lara
≈ 100% Javier Lara · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Javier Lara · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Javier Lara · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Lara?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jakub Kałuziński (Antalyaspor) does the closest job to Javier Lara, at 92/100 on profile. Marco Pompetti and Samuel Leach Holm follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javier Lara?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javier Lara?
Doppel learns Javier Lara's role profile from his 2023/24 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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