Who should replace Sebastián Valdez?
CBCA Independiente · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastián Valdez's profile ↗
Sebastián Valdez is a centre-back for CA Independiente in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 15 appearances in the 2026 season. The best replacements for Valdez based on tactical fit include Siad Gourville from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Rodri Suárez from Cultural Leonesa, also with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Valdez, like Benjamin Nelson and Kazunari Kita, also offer strong alternatives with fit scores of 77 and 79, respectively.
Best replacements for Sebastián Valdez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Alessandro Dellavallesimilar↗ | Modena | 22 | €2.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | David Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastián Valdez
≈ 100% Sebastián Valdez · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sebastián Valdez · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sebastián Valdez · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sebastián Valdez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) does the closest job to Sebastián Valdez, at 91/100 on profile. Benjamin Nelson and Kazunari Kita follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sebastián Valdez?
Yes — Rodri Suárez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sebastián Valdez?
Doppel learns Sebastián Valdez's role profile from his 2026 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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