Who should replace Valentín Gómez?
CBVélez Sarsfield · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentín Gómez's profile ↗
Valentín Gómez is a centre-back for Vélez Sarsfield in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 28 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gómez, Kristoffer Ajer of Brentford and Nordi Mukiele of Sunderland both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100, while Kervin Arriaga from Levante UD also matches well with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €21m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Lewis Millersimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentín Gómez
≈ 100% Valentín Gómez · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Valentín Gómez · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Valentín Gómez · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentín Gómez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Valentín Gómez, at 93/100 on profile. Kristoffer Ajer and Nordi Mukiele follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Valentín Gómez?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 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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