Who should replace Javier Guerra?
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Guerra's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Javier Guerra, the best-fitting central midfielders are Félix Lemaréchal, Nadiem Amiri, Lazar Samardžić. Félix Lemaréchal (RC Strasbourg) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Arne Maier at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Javier Guerra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €6.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Sergi Dardersimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €8.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 26 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 25 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Guerra
≈ 100% Javier Guerra · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Javier Guerra · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Javier Guerra · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javier Guerra?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Félix Lemaréchal (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Javier Guerra, at 94/100 on profile. Nadiem Amiri and Lazar Samardžić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Javier Guerra?
Yes — Arne Maier (FC Augsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 86/100 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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