Who should replace Antonio Espigares?
CBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Espigares's profile ↗
Antonio Espigares is a centre-back for Villarreal B U23 in LaLiga 2, where he has made 19 appearances this season. Players who can replace Espigares include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Matisse Didden of FC Utrecht, with a fit score of 80/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role as Espigares.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Joel Felixsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Espigares
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Espigares?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) does the closest job to Antonio Espigares, at 92/100 on profile. Matisse Didden and Joel Felix follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Antonio Espigares?
Yes — Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Antonio Espigares?
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