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Who should replace Iker Muñoz?

CM/CDMOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIker Muñoz's profile ↗

Iker Muñoz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Osasuna in La Liga, with 19 appearances and 953 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Muñoz include Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Rubén Alcaraz from Cádiz, also with a fit score of 77/100. Hannes Van Der Bruggen from Cercle Brugge is another option, boasting a fit score of 76/100.

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Best replacements for Iker Muñoz

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Hannes Van Der Bruggensimilar↗Cercle Brugge33€400k9176
2Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗PEC Zwolle25€1.6m9077
3Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗Cádiz35€300k8977
4Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗Stade Rennais31€2.6m8975
5Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗Frosinone31€1.3m8976
6Stije Resinksimilar↗Almere City FC23€7.6m8877
7Matias Galarzasimilar↗KRC Genk24€5.0m8778
8Jefferson Lermasimilar↗Crystal Palace32€5.5m8776
9Stefan Džodićsimilar↗Almería21€2.3m8676
10Nacho Martínsimilar↗Sporting Gijón24€1.0m8676
11Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗Eibar28€800k8675
12Jason Knightsimilar↗Bristol City25€6.4m8675

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Iker Muñoz

1. Hannes Van Der BruggenCercle Brugge76/100

≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90

2. Anouar El AzzouziPEC Zwolle77/100

≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90

3. Rubén AlcarazCádiz77/100

≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Iker Muñoz?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hannes Van Der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge) does the closest job to Iker Muñoz, at 91/100 on profile. Anouar El Azzouzi and Rubén Alcaraz follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iker Muñoz?

Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Iker Muñoz?

Doppel learns Iker Muñoz's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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