Who should replace Gustavo Velázquez?
CB/RBNewell's Old Boys · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Velázquez's profile ↗
Gustavo Velázquez is a centre-back/right-back for Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 23 appearances in 2024. Players who can replace Velázquez include Fabio Gruber from 1. FC Nürnberg, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Pierre Lemonnier from Guingamp, with a fit score of 78/100. These players offer similar tactical attributes for teams seeking a suitable replacement for Velázquez.
Best replacements for Gustavo Velázquez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Lemonniersimilar↗ | Guingamp | 33 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Donatien Gomissimilar↗ | Guingamp | 32 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Marco Varniersimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Jon Garcíasimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 35 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 20 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Manu Hernandosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Velázquez
≈ 100% Gustavo Velázquez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gustavo Velázquez · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Velázquez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Velázquez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pierre Lemonnier (Guingamp) does the closest job to Gustavo Velázquez, at 93/100 on profile. Fabio Gruber and Donatien Gomis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gustavo Velázquez?
Yes — Jon García (Racing de Ferrol) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gustavo Velázquez?
Doppel learns Gustavo Velázquez's role profile from his 2024 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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