Who should replace Rafael Bauzà?
CMEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Bauzà's profile ↗
Rafael Bauzà is a central midfielder for Espanyol in La Liga, having made 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Bauzà, Martin Palumbo from US Avellino 1912 offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 84/100. Other notable alternatives include Iker Kortajarena from Huesca with a fit score of 80/100 and Simon Sohm from Venezia, scoring 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Simon Sohmsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €7.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Aalesunds FK | 26 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Modena | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Bauzà
≈ 100% Rafael Bauzà · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rafael Bauzà · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rafael Bauzà · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Bauzà?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Martin Palumbo (US Avellino 1912) does the closest job to Rafael Bauzà, at 96/100 on profile. Iker Kortajarena and Simon Sohm follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Bauzà?
Yes — Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Aalesunds FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafael Bauzà?
Doppel learns Rafael Bauzà'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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