Who should replace Antonio Espigares?
CBGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Espigares's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Antonio Espigares, the best-fitting centre backs are Matisse Didden, César Tárrega, Ze Vitor. Matisse Didden (FC Utrecht) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Damon Mirani at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Antonio Espigares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Dimitris Goutassimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 32 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 19 | €64m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Espigares
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Espigares?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matisse Didden (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Antonio Espigares, at 92/100 on profile. César Tárrega and Ze Vitor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Antonio Espigares?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Antonio Espigares?
Doppel learns Antonio Espigares'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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