Who should replace Aritz Elustondo?
CB/RBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAritz Elustondo's profile ↗
Aritz Elustondo is a centre-back/right-back for Real Sociedad in La Liga, with 16 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Elustondo, Rio Hillen from NAC Breda offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace also presents a solid option, boasting a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maksym Talovierovsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 26 | €2.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Coventry City | 23 | €10m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aritz Elustondo
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aritz Elustondo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maksym Talovierov (Stoke City) does the closest job to Aritz Elustondo, at 91/100 on profile. Jaydee Canvot and Aurèle Amenda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aritz Elustondo?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aritz Elustondo?
Doppel learns Aritz Elustondo's role profile from his 2025/26 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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