Who should replace Rubén Alcaraz?
CMCádiz · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubén Alcaraz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rubén Alcaraz, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lucas Robertone, Pape Gueye, Christian Nørgaard. Lucas Robertone (Almería) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rubén Alcaraz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €39m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €27m | 91 | 75 |
| 6 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €7.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 89 | 75 |
| 10 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 88 | 75 |
| 11 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubén Alcaraz
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rubén Alcaraz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Robertone (Almería) does the closest job to Rubén Alcaraz, at 93/100 on profile. Pape Gueye and Christian Nørgaard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rubén Alcaraz?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rubén Alcaraz?
Doppel learns Rubén Alcaraz's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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