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Who should replace Álvaro Angulo?

LBCA Independiente · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlvaro Angulo's profile ↗

Álvaro Angulo is a left-back for CA Independiente in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 17 appearances and 4 goals in 2025. For those searching for the best replacement for Angulo, Joško Gvardiol from Manchester City offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Wendell of FC Porto follows closely with a fit score of 82/100.

Best replacements for Álvaro Angulo

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ali Abdisimilar↗Caen33€1.9m9377
2Wendellsimilar↗FC Porto33€1.6m9182
3Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗Manchester City24€64m9183
4Nahuel Banegassimilar↗Tigre30€700k9176
5Ayrton Lucassimilar↗Flamengo29€3.7m9079
6Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗AC Milan25€38m9079
7Daam Foulonsimilar↗KV Mechelen27€1.9m8981
8Archie Brownsimilar↗KAA Gent24€12m8978
9Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗Vizela28€600k8980
10Dávid Hanckosimilar↗Feyenoord29€36m8980
11Guilherme Romãosimilar↗Atlético Goianiense29€400k8878
12Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗Kasımpaşa32€1.4m8882

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Álvaro Angulo

1. Ali AbdiCaen77/100

≈ 100% Álvaro Angulo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90

2. WendellFC Porto82/100

≈ 100% Álvaro Angulo · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)

3. Joško GvardiolManchester City83/100

≈ 100% Álvaro Angulo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Álvaro Angulo?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ali Abdi (Caen) does the closest job to Álvaro Angulo, at 93/100 on profile. Wendell and Joško Gvardiol follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Álvaro Angulo?

Yes — Nahuel Banegas (Tigre) plays a similar left back role at roughly €700k, a 76/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Álvaro Angulo?

Doppel learns Álvaro Angulo's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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