Who should replace Germán Pezzella?
CBRiver Plate · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGermán Pezzella's profile ↗
Germán Pezzella is a centre-back for River Plate in the Argentine Liga Profesional, having made 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Pezzella, Charlie Cresswell from Stade Rennais offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Adil Demirbağ from Konyaspor and Yerry Mina from Cagliari also provide strong alternatives, with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Germán Pezzella
≈ 100% Germán Pezzella · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Germán Pezzella · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Germán Pezzella · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Germán Pezzella?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yerry Mina (Cagliari) does the closest job to Germán Pezzella, at 94/100 on profile. Charlie Cresswell and Adil Demirbağ follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Germán Pezzella?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Germán Pezzella?
Doppel learns Germán Pezzella's role profile from his 2023/24 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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