Who should replace Rafael Delgado?
CB/LBDefensa y Justicia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Delgado's profile ↗
Rafael Delgado is a centre-back/left-back for Defensa y Justicia in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 21 appearances in 2025. The best replacements for Delgado include Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Gael Alonso from FC Andorra, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players offer a tactical fit that aligns well with Delgado's role on the pitch.
Best replacements for Rafael Delgado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Otáviosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Delgado
≈ 100% Rafael Delgado · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Rafael Delgado · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rafael Delgado · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Delgado?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to Rafael Delgado, at 93/100 on profile. Gael Alonso and Otávio follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Delgado?
Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafael Delgado?
Doppel learns Rafael Delgado's role profile from his 2025 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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