Who should replace Javi Montero?
CBFC Arouca · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Montero's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Javi Montero, the best-fitting centre backs are Thijmen Blokzijl, David López, Stefan Savić. Thijmen Blokzijl (FC Groningen) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Savić at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Javi Montero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijmen Blokzijlsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 21 | €3.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Stefan Savićsimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 35 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Raffael Behouneksimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Wouter Goessimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €17m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Rick Meissensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €500k | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Montero
≈ 100% Javi Montero · low reliability
≈ 100% Javi Montero · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Javi Montero · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Montero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thijmen Blokzijl (FC Groningen) does the closest job to Javi Montero, at 91/100 on profile. David López and Stefan Savić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Montero?
Yes — Stefan Savić (Trabzonspor) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Montero?
Doppel learns Javi Montero's role profile from his 2023/24 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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