Who should replace Nicolás Capaldo?
CM/RB/CBHamburger SV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Capaldo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nicolás Capaldo, the best-fitting central midfielders are Saúl Ñíguez, Paul Joly, Diego Gómez. Saúl Ñíguez (Sevilla) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Paul Joly at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolás Capaldo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Paul Jolysimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €1.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €26m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €5.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €73m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Capaldo
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Capaldo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Saúl Ñíguez (Sevilla) does the closest job to Nicolás Capaldo, at 93/100 on profile. Paul Joly and Diego Gómez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Capaldo?
Yes — Paul Joly (Auxerre) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Capaldo?
Doppel learns Nicolás Capaldo'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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