Who should replace Cristian Romero?
CBTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Romero's profile ↗
Cristian Romero is a centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Romero, Kervin Arriaga from Levante UD offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Nordi Mukiele of Sunderland also presents a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Éder Militãosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €21m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €21m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Romero
≈ 100% Cristian Romero · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Cristian Romero · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Cristian Romero · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Romero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) does the closest job to Cristian Romero, at 95/100 on profile. Kervin Arriaga and Kristoffer Ajer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cristian Romero?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cristian Romero?
Doppel learns Cristian Romero'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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