Who should replace Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIñigo Ruiz de Galarreta's profile ↗
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Athletic Club in La Liga. For those seeking the best replacement for Galarreta, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) and Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United) stand out with fit scores of 84/100, showcasing their strong tactical alignment. Additionally, Conor Gallagher (Tottenham Hotspur) offers an 83/100 fit, making him another viable option for teams looking for players similar to Galarreta.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 97 | 82 |
| 2 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 94 | 82 |
| 8 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 93 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
≈ 100% Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elliot Anderson (Manchester City) does the closest job to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, at 97/100 on profile. Conor Gallagher and Ross Barkley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
Yes — Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 83/100 match.
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