Who should replace Pablo Ibáñez?
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Ibáñez's profile ↗
Pablo Ibáñez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Ibáñez, Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United, Premier League) offers a fit score of 83/100, while Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga) and Alex Scott (Bournemouth, Premier League) both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €48m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Nico Gonzálezsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €43m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Junior Messiassimilar↗ | Genoa | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Ibáñez
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Ibáñez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Pablo Ibáñez, at 93/100 on profile. Felix Nmecha and Nico González follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pablo Ibáñez?
Yes — Junior Messias (Genoa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.1m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pablo Ibáñez?
Doppel learns Pablo Ibáñez'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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