Who should replace Javier Guerra?
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Guerra's profile ↗
Javier Guerra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valencia in La Liga, with 36 appearances, 4 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Guerra, Nadiem Amiri from 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Lazar Samardžić from Udinese both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 86/100. Additionally, Brais Méndez from Real Sociedad also provides a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Guerra
≈ 100% Javier Guerra · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Javier Guerra · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Javier Guerra · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Guerra?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nadiem Amiri (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Javier Guerra, at 95/100 on profile. Ross Barkley and Brais Méndez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javier Guerra?
Yes — Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Javier Guerra?
Doppel learns Javier Guerra'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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