Who should replace Mikel Jauregizar?
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Jauregizar's profile ↗
Mikel Jauregizar is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Athletic Club in La Liga. Potential replacements who can perform a similar role include Pape Gueye from Villarreal, with a fit score of 80/100, and Rubén Alcaraz from Granada, who has a fit score of 79/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Jauregizar, these players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Pape Diopsimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Jauregizar
≈ 100% Mikel Jauregizar · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mikel Jauregizar · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mikel Jauregizar · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Jauregizar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) does the closest job to Mikel Jauregizar, at 93/100 on profile. Pape Diop and Pape Gueye follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mikel Jauregizar?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mikel Jauregizar?
Doppel learns Mikel Jauregizar's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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