Who should replace Cristian Paz?
CBDeportivo Riestra · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Paz's profile ↗
Cristian Paz is a centre-back for Deportivo Riestra in the Argentine Liga Profesional, having made 16 appearances in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Paz, Julien Kouadio and Loris Mouyokolo both present strong tactical fits, scoring 78/100, while Kevin Jappert offers a fit of 73/100. These players demonstrate similar defensive capabilities and could effectively fill the role Paz currently occupies.
Best replacements for Cristian Paz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Jappertsimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 22 | €2.2m | 91 | 73 |
| 2 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Joachim Kayi Sandasimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 20 | €1.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Einar Galileasimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 31 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Niko Koulissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Jorge Morenosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 25 | €500k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Iñigo Piñasimilar↗ | Huesca | 32 | €300k | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Christian Dalle Murasimilar↗ | Cosenza | 24 | €500k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Paz
≈ 100% Cristian Paz · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Cristian Paz · low reliability
≈ 100% Cristian Paz · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Paz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Jappert (Barracas Central) does the closest job to Cristian Paz, at 91/100 on profile. Julien Kouadio and Loris Mouyokolo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cristian Paz?
Yes — Einar Galilea (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cristian Paz?
Doppel learns Cristian Paz's role profile from his 2026 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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