Who should replace Urko González?
CM/CDMEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Urko González, the best-fitting central midfielders are Renato Tapia, Valentin Atangana Edoa, Hugo Magnetti. Renato Tapia (Leganés) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alexis Blin at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Urko González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renato Tapia | Leganés | 29 | €1.6m | 94 | 71 |
| 2 | Valentin Atangana Edoa | Stade de Reims | 19 | €19m | 92 | 72 |
| 3 | Hugo Magnetti | Stade Brestois | 27 | €5.5m | 92 | 71 |
| 4 | Iddrisu Baba | Almería | 27 | €900k | 92 | 71 |
| 5 | Alexis Blin | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 91 | 73 |
| 6 | Batista Mendy | Sevilla | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 71 |
| 7 | Lucas Tousart | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €2.1m | 91 | 73 |
| 8 | András Schäfer | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 91 | 73 |
| 9 | Alpha Touré | Metz | 19 | €4.6m | 91 | 71 |
| 10 | Pierre Ekwah | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 72 |
| 11 | Alex Král | Espanyol | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 73 |
| 12 | Lennard Maloney | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Urko González
≈ 100% Urko González · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Urko González · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Urko González · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Urko González?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Renato Tapia (Leganés) does the closest job to Urko González, at 94/100 on profile. Valentin Atangana Edoa and Hugo Magnetti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Urko González?
Yes — Alexis Blin (Lecce) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Urko González?
Doppel learns Urko González'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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