Who should replace Brayan Medina?
CB/LBTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrayan Medina's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Brayan Medina, the best-fitting centre backs are Nicolás Valentini, Rio Hillen, Anel Ahmedhodžić. Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Josh Flint at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Brayan Medina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €9.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Josh Flintsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brayan Medina
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brayan Medina?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) does the closest job to Brayan Medina, at 95/100 on profile. Rio Hillen and Anel Ahmedhodžić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brayan Medina?
Yes — Josh Flint (FC Volendam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Brayan Medina?
Doppel learns Brayan Medina'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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