Who should replace Javi Sánchez?
CBFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Sánchez's profile ↗
Javi Sánchez is a centre-back for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, having made 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Javi Sánchez include Ronnie Edwards from Queens Park Rangers, with a fit score of 81/100, as well as Antonio Raíllo from Mallorca and Alexandre Penetra from AZ Alkmaar, both with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 88 | 86 |
| 6 | Fedde Leysensimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 23 | €3.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Sánchez
≈ 100% Javi Sánchez · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Javi Sánchez · low reliability
≈ 100% Javi Sánchez · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Sánchez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Antonio Raíllo (Mallorca) does the closest job to Javi Sánchez, at 90/100 on profile. Alexandre Penetra and Joris Kramer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Sánchez?
Yes — Anton Tanghe (SV Zulte Waregem) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Sánchez?
Doppel learns Javi Sánchez'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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