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Who should replace Valentin Antov?

CB/RBCremonese · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Antov's profile ↗

Valentin Antov is a centre-back/right-back for Cremonese in the Italian Serie B, with 31 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Antov, Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while Ismaelo Ganiou of RC Lens also offers a strong tactical fit at 84/100.

Best replacements for Valentin Antov

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗Atalanta23€37m9382
2Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗RC Lens21€19m9384
3Ronald Araújosimilar↗FC Barcelona27€22m9282
4Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗PEC Zwolle25€1.6m9286
5Kervin Arriagasimilar↗Levante UD28€2.1m9283
6Daniel Tonolisimilar↗Modena24€3.8m9285
7Fabian Schärsimilar↗Newcastle United35€3.9m9282
8Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗Queens Park Rangers29€4.8m9183
9Amir Murillosimilar↗Olympique de Marseille30€6.6m9183
10Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise29€12m9182
11Ozan Kabaksimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim26€15m9183
12Jarell Quansahsimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen23€48m9183

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Valentin Antov

1. Giorgio ScalviniAtalanta82/100

≈ 100% Valentin Antov · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90

2. Ismaelo GaniouRC Lens84/100

≈ 100% Valentin Antov · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Touches /90

3. Ronald AraújoFC Barcelona82/100

≈ 100% Valentin Antov · strong: Touches, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Valentin Antov?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta) does the closest job to Valentin Antov, at 93/100 on profile. Ismaelo Ganiou and Ronald Araújo follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Valentin Antov?

Yes — Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 86/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Valentin Antov?

Doppel learns Valentin Antov's role profile from his 2024/25 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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