Who should replace Hugo Sotelo?
CM/CDMLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Sotelo's profile ↗
Hugo Sotelo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Levante UD in La Liga, aged 23, with a market value of €5m. For those seeking the best replacement for Sotelo, Adem Zorgane from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Jordan Holsgrove from Estoril Praia also presents a solid option with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Sotelo
≈ 100% Hugo Sotelo · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Hugo Sotelo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Hugo Sotelo · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Sotelo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jordan Holsgrove (Estoril Praia) does the closest job to Hugo Sotelo, at 92/100 on profile. Josh Eccles and Luka Modrić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hugo Sotelo?
Yes — Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hugo Sotelo?
Doppel learns Hugo Sotelo's role profile from his 2025/26 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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