Who should replace Brayan Medina?
CB/LBTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrayan Medina's profile ↗
Brayan Medina is a centre-back/left-back for Tondela in the Primeira Liga, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Medina, Nicolás Valentini from Hellas Verona and Rio Hillen of NAC Breda both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 85/100. These players could serve as effective alternatives for those looking for players similar to Medina.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brayan Medina
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /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 Kacper Potulski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brayan Medina?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 85/100 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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