Who should replace Urko González?
CM/CDMEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUrko González's profile ↗
Urko González is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Espanyol in La Liga, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for González include Yann Bodiger from AD Ceuta, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Ibrahim Fofana from Amiens SC, also with a fit score of 78/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for those looking for players who can replace González.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Urko González
≈ 100% Urko González · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Urko González · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Urko González · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Urko González?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Urko González, at 93/100 on profile. Teo Quintero and Ibrahim Fofana follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Urko González?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 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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