Who should replace Carlos Romero?
LBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Romero's profile ↗
Carlos Romero is a left-back for Villarreal B U23 in LaLiga 2, with 36 appearances, 6 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Romero, Mats Rots from FC Twente offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Niels Nkounkou from Eintracht Frankfurt also provides a strong alternative with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Alphonso Daviessimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Fabiano Parisisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Romero
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Romero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton) does the closest job to Carlos Romero, at 96/100 on profile. Niels Nkounkou and Neco Williams follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Romero?
Yes — Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role at roughly €2.8m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Romero?
Doppel learns Carlos Romero's role profile from his 2025/26 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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