Who should replace Fernando Calero?
CBEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Calero's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fernando Calero, the best-fitting centre backs are Nobel Mendy, Jorge Sáenz, Maxence Lacroix. Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jorge Sáenz at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fernando Calero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | €7.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €5.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Tim Sierslebensimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /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 91/100 on profile. Jorge Sáenz and Maxence Lacroix follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fernando Calero?
Yes — Jorge Sáenz (Leganés) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 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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