Who should replace Fernando Calero?
CBEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Calero's profile ↗
Fernando Calero is a centre-back for Espanyol in LaLiga 2, with 28 appearances and 2150 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Calero, Anselmo Garcia McNulty from PEC Zwolle offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln also presents a solid option with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Calero
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Calero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) does the closest job to Fernando Calero, at 92/100 on profile. Timo Hübers and Maxence Lacroix follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fernando Calero?
Yes — Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fernando Calero?
Doppel learns Fernando Calero'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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