Who should replace Álex Calatrava?
CAM/STEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlex Calatrava's profile ↗
Álex Calatrava is an attacking midfielder/striker for Espanyol in La Liga, with 41 appearances, 14 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Calatrava include Cameron Puertas from SV Werder Bremen, Florian Thauvin from RC Lens, and Chris Führich from VfB Stuttgart, all achieving a fit score of 86/100, making them suitable tactical alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Francisco Trincãosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 27 | €42m | 96 | 82 |
| 4 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 96 | 86 |
| 6 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | AS Roma | 23 | €36m | 96 | 84 |
| 7 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 85 |
| 8 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 96 | 85 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 96 | 85 |
| 10 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 95 | 83 |
| 12 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álex Calatrava
≈ 100% Álex Calatrava · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Álex Calatrava · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Álex Calatrava · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Álex Calatrava?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cameron Puertas (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Álex Calatrava, at 96/100 on profile. Florian Thauvin and Francisco Trincão follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Álex Calatrava?
Yes — Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Álex Calatrava?
Doppel learns Álex Calatrava's role profile from his 2025/26 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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