Who should replace Valentín Gómez?
CBReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentín Gómez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Valentín Gómez, the best-fitting centre backs are Marc Pubill, Kristoffer Ajer, Nordi Mukiele. Marc Pubill (Almería) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny da Costa at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Valentín Gómez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Pubillsimilar↗ | Almería | 20 | €33m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 28 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Riccardo Calafiorisimilar↗ | Bologna | 21 | €53m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €22m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentín Gómez
≈ 100% Valentín Gómez · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Valentín Gómez · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Valentín Gómez · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentín Gómez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marc Pubill (Almería) does the closest job to Valentín Gómez, at 92/100 on profile. Kristoffer Ajer and Nordi Mukiele follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Valentín Gómez?
Yes — Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.1m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Valentín Gómez?
Doppel learns Valentín Gómez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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