Who should replace Nélson Monte?
CBAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNélson Monte's profile ↗
Nélson Monte is a centre-back for Almería in LaLiga 2, with 28 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Monte, Andrea Ciofi from Cesena offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Iker Recio from Cádiz and Anton Eriksson from IFK Norrköping both provide solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 82/100.
Best replacements for Nélson Monte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Anton Erikssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €500k | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Jorge Cabellosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €900k | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Libuttisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 29 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Rick Meissensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Juan Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Yuri Ribeirosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 37 | €200k* | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nélson Monte
≈ 100% Nélson Monte · low reliability
≈ 100% Nélson Monte · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nélson Monte · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nélson Monte?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iker Recio (Cádiz) does the closest job to Nélson Monte, at 94/100 on profile. Anton Eriksson and Andrea Ciofi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nélson Monte?
Yes — Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nélson Monte?
Doppel learns Nélson Monte's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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