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Who should replace Pau Torres?

CBAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPau Torres's profile ↗

If a club needs to replace Pau Torres, the best-fitting centre backs are Axel Disasi, Daley Blind, Mario Hermoso. Axel Disasi (Chelsea) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: David López at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.

Best replacements for Pau Torres

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Axel Disasisimilar↗Chelsea28€16m9080
2Daley Blindsimilar↗Girona FC36€1.2m9081
3Mario Hermososimilar↗Atlético Madrid31€6.6m8977
4José Copetesimilar↗Valencia27€4.5m8979
5Marcos Alonsosimilar↗Celta Vigo36€1.3m8981
6Waldemar Antonsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart30€20m8876
7David Lópezsimilar↗Girona FC37€600k8876
8Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗Lille25€23m8877
9Danilo Pereirasimilar↗Paris Saint-Germain35€3.4m8876
10Dávid Hanckosimilar↗Atlético Madrid29€36m8777
11Emmanuel Agbadousimilar↗Stade de Reims29€17m8778
12Isaak Tourésimilar↗Lorient23€1.3m8784

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

Why these players match Pau Torres

1. Axel DisasiChelsea80/100

≈ 100% Pau Torres · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90

2. Daley BlindGirona FC81/100

≈ 100% Pau Torres · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90

3. Mario HermosoAtlético Madrid77/100

≈ 100% Pau Torres · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Pau Torres?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Axel Disasi (Chelsea) does the closest job to Pau Torres, at 90/100 on profile. Daley Blind and Mario Hermoso follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pau Torres?

Yes — David López (Girona FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Pau Torres?

Doppel learns Pau Torres'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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