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, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Jauregizar include Pape Gueye from Villarreal, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Rubén Alcaraz from Cádiz, with a fit score of 79/100, both demonstrating strong tactical compatibility for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Pape Diopsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
* 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 (Cádiz) 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 (Cádiz) 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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