Who should replace Mikel Villanueva?
CB/LBVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Villanueva's profile ↗
Mikel Villanueva is a centre-back/left-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 19 appearances in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Villanueva include Fabio Gruber from 1. FC Nürnberg, and Sohaib Nair of Guingamp, both with a fit score of 80/100, indicating strong tactical compatibility. Players similar to Villanueva, such as César Tárrega and Mike Eerdhuijzen, also provide viable alternatives for teams seeking to fill his role effectively.
Best replacements for Mikel Villanueva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Sohaib Nairsimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Mike Eerdhuijzensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €16m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Villanueva
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Villanueva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabio Gruber (1. FC Nürnberg) does the closest job to Mikel Villanueva, at 92/100 on profile. Sohaib Nair and César Tárrega follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mikel Villanueva?
Yes — Mike Eerdhuijzen (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mikel Villanueva?
Doppel learns Mikel Villanueva's role profile from his 2024/25 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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