Who should replace Francisco Sierralta?
CBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancisco Sierralta's profile ↗
Francisco Sierralta is a centre-back for Watford in the Championship, with 10 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sierralta, Caleb Taylor from Millwall stands out with a tactical fit score of 90/100, followed by Dan Zagadou of VfB Stuttgart at 86/100. These players could be ideal alternatives for those looking to fill a similar role effectively.
Best replacements for Francisco Sierralta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 95 | 90 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €33m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francisco Sierralta
≈ 100% Francisco Sierralta · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Francisco Sierralta · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Francisco Sierralta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francisco Sierralta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) does the closest job to Francisco Sierralta, at 95/100 on profile. Michael Keane and Dan Zagadou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Francisco Sierralta?
Yes — Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Francisco Sierralta?
Doppel learns Francisco Sierralta'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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