Who should replace Erick Noriega?
CB/CM/CDMGrêmio · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Noriega's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Erick Noriega, the best-fitting centre backs are Chandrel Massanga, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Dirk Wanner Proper. Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Chandrel Massanga at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Erick Noriega
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Albert Sambi Lokongasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €12m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Tolga Ciğercisimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 34 | €200k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Noriega
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick Noriega?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) does the closest job to Erick Noriega, at 91/100 on profile. Albert Sambi Lokonga and Dirk Wanner Proper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erick Noriega?
Yes — Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Erick Noriega?
Doppel learns Erick Noriega's role profile from his 2020/26 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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