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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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannes Van Der Bruggensimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 33 | €400k | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €2.6m | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 31 | €1.3m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iker Muñoz
≈ 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
≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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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