Who should replace Carlos Cuesta?
CBKRC Genk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Cuesta's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Carlos Cuesta, the best-fitting centre backs are Gustavo Martins, Daniele Rugani, Samir Chergui. Gustavo Martins (Grêmio) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Zach Muscat at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Carlos Cuesta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Samir Cherguisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Omar Colleysimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 34 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 87 |
| 8 | Zach Muscatsimilar↗ | SC Farense | 33 | €100k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | João Bassosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Cuesta
≈ 100% Carlos Cuesta · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Carlos Cuesta · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Carlos Cuesta · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Cuesta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo Martins (Grêmio) does the closest job to Carlos Cuesta, at 90/100 on profile. Daniele Rugani and Samir Chergui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Cuesta?
Yes — Zach Muscat (SC Farense) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Cuesta?
Doppel learns Carlos Cuesta's role profile from his 2024/25 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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