Who should replace Yeray Álvarez?
CBAthletic Club · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Yeray Álvarez, the best-fitting centre backs are David Affengruber, Mariano Troilo, Joachim Andersen. David Affengruber (Elche) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Matt Doherty at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Yeray Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Affengruber | Elche | 24 | €18m | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Mariano Troilo | Parma | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Joachim Andersen | Crystal Palace | 27 | €21m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Unai Núñez | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnock | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Fabian Schär | Newcastle United | 32 | €3.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiou | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Matt Doherty | Wolverhampton | 32 | €1.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Jorge Cuenca | Villarreal | 24 | €8.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Felix Uduokhai | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabak | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Kike Salas | Sevilla | 22 | €15m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yeray Álvarez
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yeray Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Affengruber (Elche) does the closest job to Yeray Álvarez, at 89/100 on profile. Mariano Troilo and Joachim Andersen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yeray Álvarez?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yeray Álvarez?
Doppel learns Yeray Álvarez's role profile from his 2024/25 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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