Who should replace Armando Izzo?
CB/RBMonza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitArmando Izzo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Armando Izzo, the best-fitting centre backs are David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, Jorge Sáenz. David Affengruber (Elche) matches the role at 87/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Armando Izzo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 25 | €18m | 87 | 74 |
| 2 | Pedro Bigassimilar↗ | Elche | 36 | €300k | 85 | 73 |
| 3 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 30 | €600k | 85 | 73 |
| 4 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 84 | 73 |
| 5 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 84 | 74 |
| 6 | Tim Sierslebensimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €1.9m | 84 | 72 |
| 7 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 32 | €200k | 83 | 73 |
| 8 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 83 | 74 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 83 | 73 |
| 10 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €2.4m | 82 | 73 |
| 11 | Tutasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €9.4m | 82 | 74 |
| 12 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 82 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Armando Izzo
≈ 100% Armando Izzo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Armando Izzo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Armando Izzo · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Armando Izzo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Affengruber (Elche) does the closest job to Armando Izzo, at 87/100 on profile. Pedro Bigas and Jorge Sáenz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Armando Izzo?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Armando Izzo?
Doppel learns Armando Izzo'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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