Who should replace Jawad El Yamiq?
CBReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJawad El Yamiq's profile ↗
Jawad El Yamiq is a centre-back for Real Zaragoza in LaLiga 2, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for El Yamiq, Caleb Taylor from Millwall offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Harry Darling from Swansea City follows closely with a fit score of 87/100. These players could effectively fulfil the same role in a defensive setup.
Best replacements for Jawad El Yamiq
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Bosun Lawalsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jawad El Yamiq
≈ 100% Jawad El Yamiq · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jawad El Yamiq · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jawad El Yamiq · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jawad El Yamiq?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) does the closest job to Jawad El Yamiq, at 93/100 on profile. Harry Darling and Alejandro Catena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jawad El Yamiq?
Yes — Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.2m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jawad El Yamiq?
Doppel learns Jawad El Yamiq'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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