Who should replace Saúl Salcedo?
CBNewell's Old Boys · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaúl Salcedo's profile ↗
Saúl Salcedo is a centre-back for Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 14 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Salcedo, Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC is a strong option, boasting a fit score of 80/100. Other notable alternatives include Frédéric Nsabiyumva with a fit score of 78/100 and Gonzalo Maffini, who also has a fit score of 76/100.
Best replacements for Saúl Salcedo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzalo Maffinisimilar↗ | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 33 | €200k | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Néstor Breitenbruchsimilar↗ | Aldosivi | 31 | €200k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Unai Elgezabalsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 33 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Clément Joliboissimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 29 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saúl Salcedo
≈ 100% Saúl Salcedo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Saúl Salcedo · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Saúl Salcedo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saúl Salcedo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gonzalo Maffini (Estudiantes de Río Cuarto) does the closest job to Saúl Salcedo, at 91/100 on profile. Frédéric Nsabiyumva and Axel Drouhin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Saúl Salcedo?
Yes — Gonzalo Maffini (Estudiantes de Río Cuarto) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Saúl Salcedo?
Doppel learns Saúl Salcedo'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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