Who should replace Carl Starfelt?
CBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarl Starfelt's profile ↗
Carl Starfelt is a centre-back for Celta Vigo in La Liga, with 19 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Starfelt, Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a tactical match. Other notable options include Ben Cabango from Swansea City, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Fernando Calero from Espanyol, with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Cabangosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 26 | €9.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Fernando Calerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 31 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carl Starfelt
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · low reliability
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carl Starfelt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ben Cabango (Swansea City) does the closest job to Carl Starfelt, at 91/100 on profile. Kazunari Kita and Fernando Calero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carl Starfelt?
Yes — Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carl Starfelt?
Doppel learns Carl Starfelt'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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