Who should replace Iván Alejo?
RM/RBReal Valladolid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Alejo's profile ↗
Iván Alejo is a right midfielder/right-back for Real Valladolid in LaLiga 2, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Alejo, Aron Dønnum from Toulouse stands out with a fit score of 87/100, while Benjamin Henrichs of RB Leipzig also offers a strong tactical fit at 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessio Castro-Montessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.7m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Gustavo Garcíasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Anan Khalailisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Alejo
≈ 100% Iván Alejo · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90
≈ 100% Iván Alejo · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Iván Alejo · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Alejo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alessio Castro-Montes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) does the closest job to Iván Alejo, at 95/100 on profile. Benjamin Henrichs and Alberto Costa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iván Alejo?
Yes — Gustavo García (CD Nacional) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iván Alejo?
Doppel learns Iván Alejo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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