Who should replace César Azpilicueta?
RB/CBSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCésar Azpilicueta's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace César Azpilicueta, the best-fitting right backs are David Affengruber, Enzo Tchato Mbiayi, Joël Veltman. David Affengruber (Elche) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pedro Bigas at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for César Azpilicueta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Enzo Tchato Mbiayisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €2.6m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Joël Veltmansimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €1.5m | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Pedro Bigassimilar↗ | Elche | 35 | €300k | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Tim Sierslebensimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.9m | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 22 | €4.6m | 85 | 75 |
| 7 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Tutasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €9.4m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Kiko Femeníasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €700k | 83 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match César Azpilicueta
≈ 100% César Azpilicueta · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% César Azpilicueta · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% César Azpilicueta · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for César Azpilicueta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Affengruber (Elche) does the closest job to César Azpilicueta, at 90/100 on profile. Enzo Tchato Mbiayi and Joël Veltman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace César Azpilicueta?
Yes — Pedro Bigas (Elche) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for César Azpilicueta?
Doppel learns César Azpilicueta's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →