Who should replace Javi Montero?
CBMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Montero's profile ↗
Javi Montero is a centre-back for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, aged 27, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Montero include Tobias Anker from IK Sirius, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Gerrit Nauber from Go Ahead Eagles, both of whom demonstrate similar defensive capabilities. For those searching for the best replacement for Montero, these players offer strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerrit Naubersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 34 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Oskar Ågrensimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Lars Saetrasimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 35 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Bram Lagaesimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 22 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Bruno Martins Indisimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 29 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Macauley Gillespheysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Antonio Rüdigersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €6.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Ethan Amundsen-Daysimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Montero
≈ 100% Javi Montero · low reliability
≈ 100% Javi Montero · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Javi Montero · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Montero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gerrit Nauber (Go Ahead Eagles) does the closest job to Javi Montero, at 93/100 on profile. Oskar Ågren and Tobias Anker follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javi Montero?
Yes — Gerrit Nauber (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javi Montero?
Doppel learns Javi Montero'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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