Who should replace Justin Smith?
CMSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJustin Smith's profile ↗
Justin Smith is a central midfielder for Sporting Gijón in LaLiga 2, aged 23, with a market value of €1m. For those looking for the best replacement for Smith, Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié boasts a fit score of 80/100, while Yann Bodiger and Anuar from AD Ceuta both achieve a fit score of 77/100. These players provide a similar tactical profile, making them suitable options for those seeking players similar to Justin Smith.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | SC Farense | 22 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Justin Smith?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) does the closest job to Justin Smith, at 92/100 on profile. Yann Bodiger and Anuar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Justin Smith?
Yes — Joseph N'Duquidi (SC Farense) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Justin Smith?
Doppel learns Justin Smith'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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