Who should replace Pepe Sánchez?
CB/RBAlbacete Balompié · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepe Sánchez's profile ↗
Pepe Sánchez is a centre-back/right-back for Albacete Balompié in LaLiga 2, with 22 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sánchez, Jake Cooper from Millwall (fit 84/100) and Radu Drăguşin from Genoa (fit 81/100) are strong options. Players similar to Sánchez include Dani Calvo of Real Oviedo and Nicolas Saint-Ruf from Nancy, both offering tactical fits of 78/100.
Best replacements for Pepe Sánchez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Saint-Rufsimilar↗ | Nancy | 34 | €200k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Dani Calvosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 32 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Lars Saetrasimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 35 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepe Sánchez
≈ 100% Pepe Sánchez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Pepe Sánchez · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pepe Sánchez · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pepe Sánchez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Nancy) does the closest job to Pepe Sánchez, at 93/100 on profile. Dani Calvo and Radu Drăguşin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pepe Sánchez?
Yes — Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pepe Sánchez?
Doppel learns Pepe Sánchez'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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