Who should replace Jose Fontán?
CB/LBFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJose Fontán's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jose Fontán, the best-fitting centre backs are Justin Hoogma, Dies Janse, Konstantinos Koulierakis. Justin Hoogma (Heracles Almelo) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Justin Hoogma at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jose Fontán
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jose Fontán · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jose Fontán?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Justin Hoogma (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Jose Fontán, at 92/100 on profile. Dies Janse and Konstantinos Koulierakis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jose Fontán?
Yes — Justin Hoogma (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 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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