Who should replace Dani Calvo?
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Calvo's profile ↗
Dani Calvo is a centre-back for Real Oviedo in LaLiga 2, with 20 appearances and 1617 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Potential replacements include Kobe Cools from FCV Dender, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Lorenco Šimić from US Avellino 1912, also with a fit score of 78/100. For those searching for players similar to Calvo, both options demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toni Leistnersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 36 | €300k | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Kobe Coolssimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €600k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Marco Varniersimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €2.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Calvo
≈ 100% Dani Calvo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dani Calvo · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dani Calvo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Calvo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Toni Leistner (Hertha BSC) does the closest job to Dani Calvo, at 94/100 on profile. Kobe Cools and Lorenco Šimić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dani Calvo?
Yes — Toni Leistner (Hertha BSC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dani Calvo?
Doppel learns Dani Calvo'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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