Who should replace Gonzalo Maffini?
CBEstudiantes de Río Cuarto · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Maffini's profile ↗
Gonzalo Maffini is a centre-back for Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 12 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 assist over 1080 minutes. The best replacements for Maffini include Lorenco Šimić from US Avellino 1912, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC, also with a fit score of 81/100. Players similar to Maffini, particularly in tactical fit, are key for teams seeking to replace him effectively.
Best replacements for Gonzalo Maffini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Kobe Coolssimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €600k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Maffini
≈ 100% Gonzalo Maffini · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Maffini · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Maffini · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Maffini?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lorenco Šimić (US Avellino 1912) does the closest job to Gonzalo Maffini, at 93/100 on profile. Kobe Cools and Juhani Pikkarainen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonzalo Maffini?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonzalo Maffini?
Doppel learns Gonzalo Maffini'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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