Who should replace Germán Valera?
LM/RWElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGermán Valera's profile ↗
Germán Valera is a left midfielder/right winger for Elche in La Liga, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. Players who can replace Valera include Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge with a fit score of 84/100, and Nicola Zalewski from Atalanta, who has a fit score of 81/100. Both offer similar tactical attributes suitable for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €19m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 27 | €18m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €85m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | €37m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | Lille | 22 | €7.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 32 | €2.9m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Germán Valera
≈ 100% Germán Valera · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Germán Valera · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Germán Valera · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Germán Valera?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicola Zalewski (Atalanta) does the closest job to Germán Valera, at 92/100 on profile. Dwight McNeil and Edan Diop follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Germán Valera?
Yes — Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €2.8m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Germán Valera?
Doppel learns Germán Valera's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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