Who should replace Oriol Rey?
CM/CDMLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOriol Rey's profile ↗
Oriol Rey is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Levante UD in La Liga, aged 28, with a market value of €2m. For those searching for the best replacement for Rey, Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City offers a tactical fit score of 77/100, while José Ángel Jurado from Deportivo de A Coruña and Nahuel Estévez from Parma both present a fit score of 76/100. These players could effectively fill the role Rey plays in the midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Nahuel Estévezsimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €1.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Marco Ilaimaharitrasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 75 |
| 11 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oriol Rey
≈ 100% Oriol Rey · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Oriol Rey · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Oriol Rey · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oriol Rey?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) does the closest job to Oriol Rey, at 90/100 on profile. Nahuel Estévez and Eric Smith follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Oriol Rey?
Yes — José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Oriol Rey?
Doppel learns Oriol Rey's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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