Who should replace Joel Ordóñez?
CBClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Ordóñez's profile ↗
Joel Ordóñez is a centre-back for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Ordóñez, André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Yarek Gasiorowski and Francesco Acerbi also present solid alternatives, both scoring 83/100 in fit.
Best replacements for Joel Ordóñez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Max Cleworthsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €9.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Ordóñez
≈ 100% Joel Ordóñez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Joel Ordóñez · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joel Ordóñez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Ordóñez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yarek Gasiorowski (PSV Eindhoven) does the closest job to Joel Ordóñez, at 94/100 on profile. André Ramalho and Francesco Acerbi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joel Ordóñez?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joel Ordóñez?
Doppel learns Joel Ordóñez'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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