Who should replace Nicolás Garayalde?
CM/CDMGimnasia y Esgrima · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Garayalde's profile ↗
Nicolás Garayalde is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Gimnasia y Esgrima in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. For those searching for the best replacement for Garayalde, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) and Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 78/100 in fit assessments. Miguel Atienza (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is a cheaper alternative, also fitting well with a score of 78/100.
Best replacements for Nicolás Garayalde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 74 |
| 6 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Juanpesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 30 | €300k | 90 | 74 |
| 11 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 74 |
| 12 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Garayalde
≈ 100% Nicolás Garayalde · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Garayalde · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolás Garayalde · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Garayalde?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Nicolás Garayalde, at 92/100 on profile. Eric Martel and Philipp Sander follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Garayalde?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Garayalde?
Doppel learns Nicolás Garayalde'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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