Who should replace Iván Villalba?
CBIndependiente Rivadavia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Villalba's profile ↗
Iván Villalba is a centre-back for Independiente Rivadavia in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 16 appearances and 1197 minutes played in 2026. The best replacements for Villalba include Jair Amador from Real Zaragoza, and Carlos Hernández of AD Ceuta, both with a fit score of 78/100, alongside Martín Pascual from Mirandés, who has a fit score of 77/100. These players offer similar defensive capabilities and tactical fit for teams seeking to replace Villalba.
Best replacements for Iván Villalba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 37 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Carlos Hernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 36 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Martín Pascualsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 27 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Maffinisimilar↗ | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 33 | €200k | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Pierre Lemonniersimilar↗ | Guingamp | 33 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Clément Vidalsimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | John Egansimilar↗ | Hull City | 34 | €1.0m | 88 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Villalba
≈ 100% Iván Villalba · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Iván Villalba · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Iván Villalba · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Villalba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) does the closest job to Iván Villalba, at 92/100 on profile. Carlos Hernández and Martín Pascual follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iván Villalba?
Yes — Jair Amador (Real Zaragoza) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iván Villalba?
Doppel learns Iván Villalba'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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