Who should replace Brian Oliván?
LBSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrian Oliván's profile ↗
Brian Oliván is a left-back for Sporting Gijón in LaLiga 2, with 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Oliván, Marc Bola from Watford, with a fit score of 82/100, and Alex Telles from Botafogo, who has a fit score of 81/100, are strong candidates that perform similarly in the same tactical role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Bidwellsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Alex Cochranesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Tuomas Ollilasimilar↗ | Paris FC | 26 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Ignasi Vilarrasasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 27 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Lucas Alcazarsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 24 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Álex Centellessimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €900k | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Ulrik Jenssensimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 30 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brian Oliván
≈ 100% Brian Oliván · medium reliability
≈ 100% Brian Oliván · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Brian Oliván · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brian Oliván?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jake Bidwell (Coventry City) does the closest job to Brian Oliván, at 91/100 on profile. Alex Cochrane and Marc Bola follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brian Oliván?
Yes — Tuomas Ollila (Paris FC) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Brian Oliván?
Doppel learns Brian Oliván's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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