Who should replace Alex Telles?
LBBotafogo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Telles's profile ↗
Alex Telles is a left-back for Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A, with 18 appearances in 2026, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. The best replacements for Telles include Ryan Giles from Hull City, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Tom Strannegård from IK Start, with a fit score of 85/100. For those searching for players similar to Telles or who can replace Telles, these options provide strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Pablo Garcíasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 26 | €600k | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Josh Tymonsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €9.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Ignasi Vilarrasasimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Kolbeinn Finnssonsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 27 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Pablo Pérezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 25 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Mario Climentsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Telles
≈ 100% Alex Telles · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Telles · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Telles · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Telles?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Giles (Hull City) does the closest job to Alex Telles, at 96/100 on profile. Pablo García and Tom Strannegård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Telles?
Yes — Pablo Pérez (Mirandés) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Telles?
Doppel learns Alex Telles's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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