Who should replace Carlos Palacios?
CAM/LWBoca Juniors · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Palacios's profile ↗
Carlos Palacios is an attacking midfielder/left winger for Boca Juniors in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 30 appearances in 2025, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. The best replacement for Palacios could be Connor Metcalfe from FC St. Pauli, who has a fit score of 79/100, or Merwan Ifnaoui of Red Star FC, also with a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate a similar tactical profile, making them strong alternatives for those seeking players similar to Palacios.
Best replacements for Carlos Palacios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Metcalfesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Merwan Ifnaouisimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicolas Galazzisimilar↗ | Brescia | 26 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Francisco Portillosimilar↗ | Huesca | 36 | €100k | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Adam Karabecsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 23 | €6.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Mario Sorianosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Mikkel Rygaardsimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 36 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Zlatko Tripićsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 34 | €1.0m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Antonin Bobichonsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 31 | €400k | 89 | 74 |
| 12 | César Gelabertsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 26 | €3.9m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Palacios
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Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Palacios?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Connor Metcalfe (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Carlos Palacios, at 92/100 on profile. Merwan Ifnaoui and Nicolas Galazzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Palacios?
Yes — Francisco Portillo (Huesca) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Palacios?
Doppel learns Carlos Palacios's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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