Who should replace Iker Kortajarena?
CM/CAMHuesca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIker Kortajarena's profile ↗
Iker Kortajarena is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Huesca in LaLiga 2, aged 26, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking the best replacement for Kortajarena, Thibo Somers from Cercle Brugge, with a fit score of 83/100, and Dany Mota from Monza, also with a fit score of 83/100, both demonstrate a strong tactical alignment for the same role.
Best replacements for Iker Kortajarena
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Gustavo Sásimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Myles Peart-Harrissimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Kuki Zalazarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iker Kortajarena
≈ 100% Iker Kortajarena · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Iker Kortajarena · medium reliability
≈ 100% Iker Kortajarena · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iker Kortajarena?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kuryu Matsuki (Southampton) does the closest job to Iker Kortajarena, at 92/100 on profile. Rachid Kouda and Thibo Somers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iker Kortajarena?
Yes — Kuki Zalazar (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iker Kortajarena?
Doppel learns Iker Kortajarena'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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