Who should replace Nicolás Otamendi?
CBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Otamendi's profile ↗
Nicolás Otamendi is a centre-back for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Otamendi include Ethan Pinnock from Brentford, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sporting Braga, also with a fit score of 83/100. Both players can effectively fill the role of a centre-back, providing a tactical fit similar to Otamendi.
Best replacements for Nicolás Otamendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Otamendi
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Otamendi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) does the closest job to Nicolás Otamendi, at 92/100 on profile. Cristian Romero and Felix Uduokhai follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Otamendi?
Yes — Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Otamendi?
Doppel learns Nicolás Otamendi'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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