Who should replace Yeray Álvarez?
CBAthletic Club · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYeray Álvarez's profile ↗
Yeray Álvarez is a centre-back for Athletic Club in La Liga, with 21 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Yeray Álvarez, Marco Rente from FC Groningen offers a tactical fit of 82/100, while both Joachim Andersen of Crystal Palace and Gael Alonso from FC Andorra present a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Lewis Millersimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yeray Álvarez
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yeray Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Yeray Álvarez, at 91/100 on profile. Gael Alonso and Mariano Troilo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yeray Álvarez?
Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 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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