Who should replace Elian Irala?
CM/CDMSan Lorenzo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitElian Irala's profile ↗
Elian Irala is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for San Lorenzo in the Liga Profesional, with 16 appearances and 1143 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Irala, Ibrahim Fofana from Amiens SC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam and Magnus Knudsen from Holstein Kiel also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 76/100 and 77/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Elian Irala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Magnus Knudsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €3.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elian Irala
≈ 100% Elian Irala · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Elian Irala · low reliability
≈ 100% Elian Irala · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elian Irala?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) does the closest job to Elian Irala, at 92/100 on profile. Ibrahim Fofana and Yann Bodiger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Elian Irala?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Elian Irala?
Doppel learns Elian Irala's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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