Who should replace Gonzalo Villar?
CM/CDMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Villar's profile ↗
Gonzalo Villar is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Elche in La Liga, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Villar include Matias Galarza from CA Talleres, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Balthazar Pierret from Nantes, with a fit score of 76/100. Both players demonstrate a similar tactical profile, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking options like Villar.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 2 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 85 | 76 |
| 5 | Ruben Loftus-Cheeksimilar↗ | AC Milan | 30 | €9.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 31 | €17m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 76 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 84 | 76 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Villar
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Villar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Balthazar Pierret (Nantes) does the closest job to Gonzalo Villar, at 86/100 on profile. Matias Galarza and Dirk Wanner Proper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonzalo Villar?
Yes — Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonzalo Villar?
Doppel learns Gonzalo Villar'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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