Who should replace Raúl Asencio?
CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaúl Asencio's profile ↗
Raúl Asencio is a centre-back for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 23 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Asencio, Odin Luras Bjørtuft from Bodø/Glimt offers a tactical fit score of 88/100, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton follows closely with a fit score of 85/100. These players provide similar defensive capabilities and could effectively fill the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raúl Asencio
≈ 100% Raúl Asencio · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Raúl Asencio · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Raúl Asencio · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raúl Asencio?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) does the closest job to Raúl Asencio, at 94/100 on profile. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Florian Lejeune follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Raúl Asencio?
Yes — André Ramalho (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Raúl Asencio?
Doppel learns Raúl Asencio'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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