Who should replace Carlos Cuesta?
CBKRC Genk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Cuesta's profile ↗
Carlos Cuesta is a centre-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, currently valued at €8m. For those seeking the best replacement for Cuesta, Thomas Keller from SG Dynamo Dresden offers a tactical fit score of 83/100, while Gustavo Martins from Grêmio follows closely with a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate strong defensive capabilities that align well with Cuesta's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 32 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 86 |
| 6 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €3.1m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Cuesta
≈ 100% Carlos Cuesta · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Cuesta · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Cuesta · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Cuesta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Keller (SG Dynamo Dresden) does the closest job to Carlos Cuesta, at 89/100 on profile. Gustavo Martins and Daniele Rugani follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Cuesta?
Yes — Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 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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