Who should replace Óscar Valentín?
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÓscar Valentín's profile ↗
Óscar Valentín is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. For those searching for the best replacement for Valentín, consider Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach, who has a fit score of 79/100, or Carlos Benavídez of Deportivo Alavés, with a fit score of 76/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanpesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 30 | €300k | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.0m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 90 | 76 |
| 10 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €19m | 90 | 76 |
| 11 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Valentín
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Óscar Valentín?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juanpe (Málaga CF) does the closest job to Óscar Valentín, at 92/100 on profile. Carlos Benavídez and Philipp Sander follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Óscar Valentín?
Yes — Juanpe (Málaga CF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Óscar Valentín?
Doppel learns Óscar Valentín's role profile from his 2025/26 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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