Who should replace Marino Illescas?
CM/CDMAD Ceuta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarino Illescas's profile ↗
Marino Illescas is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AD Ceuta in LaLiga 2, aged 25. For those seeking the best replacement for Illescas, players such as André Almeida (Valencia, fit 84/100) and Sergi Darder (Mallorca, fit 83/100) excel in similar roles. Salih Uçan (Beşiktaş JK, fit 83/100) and Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais, fit 83/100) also provide strong tactical alternatives.
Best replacements for Marino Illescas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergi Dardersimilar↗ | Mallorca | 33 | €2.8m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kévin Danoissimilar↗ | Auxerre | 22 | €21m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marino Illescas
≈ 100% Marino Illescas · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Marino Illescas · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Marino Illescas · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marino Illescas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergi Darder (Mallorca) does the closest job to Marino Illescas, at 95/100 on profile. Salih Uçan and André Almeida follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marino Illescas?
Yes — Salih Uçan (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marino Illescas?
Doppel learns Marino Illescas's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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