Who should replace Carlos Dotor?
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Dotor's profile ↗
Carlos Dotor is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2. He made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Dotor, Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 86/100, and Daniel Johnson from Stoke City, with a fit score of 83/100, are strong tactical alternatives.
Best replacements for Carlos Dotor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 34 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Gabri Veigasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Dotor
≈ 100% Carlos Dotor · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Dotor · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carlos Dotor · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Dotor?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daniel Johnson (Stoke City) does the closest job to Carlos Dotor, at 92/100 on profile. Ajdin Hrustić and Jens Toornstra follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Dotor?
Yes — Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Dotor?
Doppel learns Carlos Dotor'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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