Who should replace Hugo Álvarez?
LMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Álvarez's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Hugo Álvarez, the best-fitting left midfielders are Chris Führich, Malick Fofana, Jaidon Anthony. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (88/100 overall). A cheaper option: Germán Valera at about €6.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Hugo Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 19 | €29m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 26 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Alberto Moleirosimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 21 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 22 | €9.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €19m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €31m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Thomas Lemarsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Álvarez
≈ 100% Hugo Álvarez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Hugo Álvarez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Hugo Álvarez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Álvarez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Hugo Álvarez, at 94/100 on profile. Malick Fofana and Jaidon Anthony follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hugo Álvarez?
Yes — Germán Valera (Elche) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €6.2m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hugo Álvarez?
Doppel learns Hugo Álvarez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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