Who should replace Alfonso Pedraza?
LBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfonso Pedraza's profile ↗
Alfonso Pedraza is a left-back for Villarreal in La Liga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. The best replacements for Pedraza include Dimitrios Giannoulis from FC Augsburg, with a fit score of 86/100, and Hugo Bueno from Wolverhampton, also at 86/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Pedraza.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfonso Pedraza
≈ 100% Alfonso Pedraza · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Alfonso Pedraza · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Alfonso Pedraza · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfonso Pedraza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dimitrios Giannoulis (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Alfonso Pedraza, at 95/100 on profile. Hugo Bueno and Niels Nkounkou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alfonso Pedraza?
Yes — Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role at roughly €2.8m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alfonso Pedraza?
Doppel learns Alfonso Pedraza's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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