Who should replace Rafa Marín?
CBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Marín's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rafa Marín, the best-fitting centre backs are Chidozie Awaziem, Robin Koch, Max Kilman. Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pedro Bigas at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rafa Marín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chidozie Awaziemsimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Max Kilmansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 26 | €13m | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Pedro Bigassimilar↗ | Elche | 35 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Marín
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafa Marín?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes) does the closest job to Rafa Marín, at 92/100 on profile. Robin Koch and Max Kilman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafa Marín?
Yes — Pedro Bigas (Elche) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafa Marín?
Doppel learns Rafa Marín's role profile from his 2025/26 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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