Who should replace Dani Calvo?
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Calvo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Dani Calvo, the best-fitting centre backs are Scott McKenna, Dan Burn, Christopher Jullien. Scott McKenna (Las Palmas) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Germán Pezzella at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dani Calvo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott McKennasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 72 |
| 2 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 32 | €4.1m | 86 | 75 |
| 3 | Christopher Julliensimilar↗ | Montpellier | 30 | €600k | 86 | 73 |
| 4 | Germán Pezzellasimilar↗ | Real Betis | 32 | €500k | 85 | 74 |
| 5 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 85 | 74 |
| 6 | Chidozie Awaziemsimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.6m | 84 | 73 |
| 7 | Juanma Herzogsimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 20 | €1.5m | 84 | 72 |
| 8 | Guillermo Maripánsimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 72 |
| 9 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €2.9m | 83 | 72 |
| 10 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €600k | 83 | 74 |
| 11 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 83 | 75 |
| 12 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 33 | €1.1m | 83 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Calvo
≈ 100% Dani Calvo · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dani Calvo · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dani Calvo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Calvo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Scott McKenna (Las Palmas) does the closest job to Dani Calvo, at 91/100 on profile. Dan Burn and Christopher Jullien follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dani Calvo?
Yes — Germán Pezzella (Real Betis) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 74/100 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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