Who should replace Santiago Fernandez?
CBCA Talleres · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Fernandez's profile ↗
Santiago Fernandez is a centre-back for CA Talleres in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 14 appearances and 1170 minutes played in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Fernandez, Niko Koulis from Preußen Münster and Lalo Aguilar of Albacete Balompié both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 79/100. Other notable options include Einar Galilea and Abdoulaye Ndiaye, both with solid compatibility for the centre-back role.
Best replacements for Santiago Fernandez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Einar Galileasimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 31 | €400k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Niko Koulissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Ndiayesimilar↗ | Troyes | 24 | €5.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Lalo Aguilarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Michel Diazsimilar↗ | Troyes | 23 | €5.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Joachim Kayi Sandasimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 20 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Marco Ruggerosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Noa Boissésimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €1.4m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Jon Garcíasimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 35 | €100k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Fernandez
≈ 100% Santiago Fernandez · medium reliability
≈ 100% Santiago Fernandez · medium reliability
≈ 100% Santiago Fernandez · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Fernandez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Einar Galilea (Málaga CF) does the closest job to Santiago Fernandez, at 91/100 on profile. Niko Koulis and Abdoulaye Ndiaye follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Santiago Fernandez?
Yes — Einar Galilea (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Santiago Fernandez?
Doppel learns Santiago Fernandez'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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