Who should replace Unai Elgezabal?
CBLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Elgezabal's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Unai Elgezabal, the best-fitting centre backs are Andreas Hanche Olsen, Ivan Ordets, Christopher Jullien. Andreas Hanche Olsen (1. FSV Mainz 05) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Christopher Jullien at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Unai Elgezabal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Christopher Julliensimilar↗ | Montpellier | 30 | €600k | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 21 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 75 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €20m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Elgezabal
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Unai Elgezabal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andreas Hanche Olsen (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Unai Elgezabal, at 90/100 on profile. Ivan Ordets and Christopher Jullien follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Unai Elgezabal?
Yes — Christopher Jullien (Montpellier) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Unai Elgezabal?
Doppel learns Unai Elgezabal'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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