Who should replace Julián Illanes?
CB/RBCarrarese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulián Illanes's profile ↗
Julián Illanes is a centre-back/right-back for Carrarese in Serie B, with 32 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Illanes, Manuel Lama from Granada offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Alessandro Pio Riccio from Sampdoria also provides a strong fit at 82/100. Players similar to Julián Illanes include Donatien Gomis and Manu Hernando, both with fit scores of 79/100.
Best replacements for Julián Illanes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donatien Gomissimilar↗ | Guingamp | 32 | €600k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Manu Hernandosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 30 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Facundo Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 23 | €3.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Javi Castrosimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Hasan Kuruçaysimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Lorenzo Lucchesisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 23 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julián Illanes
≈ 100% Julián Illanes · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Julián Illanes · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Julián Illanes · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julián Illanes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Donatien Gomis (Guingamp) does the closest job to Julián Illanes, at 94/100 on profile. Manuel Lama and Manu Hernando follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julián Illanes?
Yes — Alessandro Pio Riccio (Sampdoria) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julián Illanes?
Doppel learns Julián Illanes'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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