Who should replace Xavi Sintes?
CB/CMCórdoba · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavi Sintes's profile ↗
Xavi Sintes is a centre-back/central midfielder for Córdoba in LaLiga 2, with 25 appearances and 2075 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sintes, Brayan Medina from Tondela and Rio Hillen from NAC Breda both offer a strong tactical fit with scores of 81/100, making them suitable alternatives. Players similar to Xavi Sintes can also consider Luan Cândido and David Sousa, each with a fit score of 78/100.
Best replacements for Xavi Sintes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luan Cândidosimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 25 | €3.1m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | David Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.1m | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xavi Sintes
≈ 100% Xavi Sintes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Xavi Sintes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Xavi Sintes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xavi Sintes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luan Cândido (Red Bull Bragantino) does the closest job to Xavi Sintes, at 94/100 on profile. David Sousa and Brayan Medina follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xavi Sintes?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xavi Sintes?
Doppel learns Xavi Sintes'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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