Who should replace Germán Valera?
LM/RWElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGermán Valera's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Germán Valera, the best-fitting left midfielders are Felipe Anderson, John McGinn, Nicola Zalewski. Felipe Anderson (Lazio) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Felipe Anderson at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Germán Valera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felipe Andersonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 30 | €1.5m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | John McGinnsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €18m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Rubén Garcíasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Simon Adingrasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €23m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €26m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 23 | €44m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Yáser Asprillasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €15m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €18m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €37m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Susosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Germán Valera
≈ 100% Germán Valera · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Germán Valera · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Germán Valera · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Germán Valera?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Felipe Anderson (Lazio) does the closest job to Germán Valera, at 94/100 on profile. John McGinn and Nicola Zalewski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Germán Valera?
Yes — Felipe Anderson (Lazio) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 79/100 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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