Who should replace Rafa Marín?
CBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Marín's profile ↗
Rafa Marín is a centre-back for Villarreal in La Liga, having made 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal over 1980 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Marín, Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge and Chidozie Awaziem of Nantes both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100 and 79/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chidozie Awaziemsimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 30 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /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 Brandon Mechele follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafa Marín?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 82/100 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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