Who should replace Gastón Álvarez?
CB/LB/RBGetafe · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGastón Álvarez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gastón Álvarez, the best-fitting centre backs are Abakar Sylla, Giovanni González, Lennard Maloney. Abakar Sylla (RC Strasbourg) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gastón Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €2.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Giovanni Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 29 | €2.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €2.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Marcus Cocosimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Valentin Gendreysimilar↗ | Lecce | 23 | €6.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 22 | €15m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gastón Álvarez
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gastón Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abakar Sylla (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Gastón Álvarez, at 89/100 on profile. Giovanni González and Lennard Maloney follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gastón Álvarez?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gastón Álvarez?
Doppel learns Gastón Álvarez'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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