Who should replace Jose Fontán?
CB/LBFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJose Fontán's profile ↗
Jose Fontán is a centre-back/left-back for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Fontán, Konstantinos Koulierakis from VfL Wolfsburg and Dies Janse from AFC Ajax both offer a tactical fit score of 84/100. Players similar to Fontán, such as Justin Hoogma and Dominik Kohr, present solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jose Fontán
≈ 100% Jose Fontán · strong: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jose Fontán · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jose Fontán · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jose Fontán?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Justin Hoogma (Willem II Tilburg) does the closest job to Jose Fontán, at 93/100 on profile. Konstantinos Koulierakis and Dies Janse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jose Fontán?
Yes — Justin Hoogma (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jose Fontán?
Doppel learns Jose Fontán'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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