Who should replace Fran Villalba?
CAMSporting Gijón · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFran Villalba's profile ↗
Fran Villalba is an attacking midfielder for Sporting Gijón in LaLiga 2, having made 31 appearances this season, contributing 5 assists. The best replacements for Villalba include Francisco Portillo from Huesca, with a fit score of 77/100, and Gianluca Caprari from Monza, also at 77/100, both offering similar tactical profiles. For those searching for players similar to Fran Villalba, these options stand out as effective alternatives.
Best replacements for Fran Villalba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Portillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 36 | €100k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Tommaso Bertisimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €6.0m | 90 | 74 |
| 3 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Monza | 33 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Mikkel Rygaardsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 36 | €300k | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Iván Gilsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €700k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | César Fallettisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 34 | €300k | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fran Villalba
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≈ 100% Fran Villalba · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Fran Villalba · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fran Villalba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Francisco Portillo (Huesca) does the closest job to Fran Villalba, at 92/100 on profile. Tommaso Berti and Hugo Félix follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fran Villalba?
Yes — Francisco Portillo (Huesca) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fran Villalba?
Doppel learns Fran Villalba's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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