Who should replace Álex Jiménez?
RBBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlex Jiménez's profile ↗
Álex Jiménez is a right-back for Bournemouth in the Premier League, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Jiménez, João Cancelo (FC Barcelona) offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Tiago Santos (Lille) and Andrei Rațiu (Rayo Vallecano) both provide solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Santossimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €11m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Andrei Rațiusimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 28 | €17m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Diogo Dalotsimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €28m | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álex Jiménez
≈ 100% Álex Jiménez · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Álex Jiménez · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Álex Jiménez · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Álex Jiménez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tiago Santos (Lille) does the closest job to Álex Jiménez, at 95/100 on profile. Andrei Rațiu and João Cancelo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Álex Jiménez?
Yes — Rubén Peña (Osasuna) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Álex Jiménez?
Doppel learns Álex Jiménez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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