Who should replace Dani Carvajal?
RBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Carvajal's profile ↗
Dani Carvajal is a right-back for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 17 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Carvajal, Anton Gaaei from AFC Ajax boasts a fit score of 88/100, while Gary Magnee from Cercle Brugge has an impressive fit of 89/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Julian Ryersonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 92 | 89 |
| 5 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Victor Gómezsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €9.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Josip Juranovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 31 | €2.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Jordan Tezesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Carvajal
≈ 100% Dani Carvajal · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dani Carvajal · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Dani Carvajal · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Carvajal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florent Hadergjonaj (Alanyaspor) does the closest job to Dani Carvajal, at 93/100 on profile. Julian Ryerson and Anton Gaaei follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dani Carvajal?
Yes — Waren Kamanzi (Toulouse) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.3m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dani Carvajal?
Doppel learns Dani Carvajal's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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