Who should replace Damián Fernández?
CBDefensa y Justicia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamián Fernández's profile ↗
Damián Fernández is a centre-back for Defensa y Justicia in the Liga Profesional, with 13 appearances and 953 minutes played in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Fernández, Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B offers a tactical fit score of 79/100, while both Louis Breunig and Fabio Ruggeri also provide strong alternatives with fit scores of 79/100 and 78/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Damián Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Redouane Halhalsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.8m | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Gustave Akuesonsimilar↗ | Bastia | 31 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | David Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Maksym Talovierovsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 26 | €2.2m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damián Fernández
≈ 100% Damián Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Damián Fernández · low reliability
≈ 100% Damián Fernández · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damián Fernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stephan Ambrosius (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Damián Fernández, at 89/100 on profile. Kazunari Kita and Fabio Ruggeri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Damián Fernández?
Yes — Gustave Akueson (Bastia) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Damián Fernández?
Doppel learns Damián Fernández'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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