Who should replace Unai Elgezabal?
CBLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Elgezabal's profile ↗
Unai Elgezabal is a centre-back for Levante UD in LaLiga 2, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Elgezabal, Henrik Sælebakke Falchener from Viking FK offers a strong fit score of 84/100, while Danilho Doekhi from 1. FC Union Berlin follows closely with a fit score of 83/100. These players provide similar tactical attributes essential for the role.
Building your XI? Put Unai Elgezabal in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →Best replacements for Unai Elgezabal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Macauley Gillespheysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Elgezabal
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Unai Elgezabal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Henrik Sælebakke Falchener (Viking FK) does the closest job to Unai Elgezabal, at 90/100 on profile. Matias Antonini and Virgil van Dijk follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Unai Elgezabal?
Yes — Matias Antonini (Catanzaro) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 81/100 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →