Who should replace Hugo Sotelo?
CM/CDMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Sotelo's profile ↗
Hugo Sotelo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Celta Vigo in La Liga. Top matches for players who can replace Sotelo include Jordan Holsgrove from Estoril Praia, with a fit score of 80/100, and Frenkie de Jong from FC Barcelona, who has a fit score of 79/100. For those seeking players similar to Sotelo, Holsgrove offers a tactical fit at a similar market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frenkie de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €32m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Sotelo
≈ 100% Hugo Sotelo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Sotelo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Hugo Sotelo, at 92/100 on profile. Jordan Holsgrove and Josh Eccles 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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