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Who should replace Pol Valentín?

RB/RMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPol Valentín's profile ↗

Pol Valentín is a right-back/right midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship. He made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 assists over 2008 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Valentín, Lorenzo Aguado from Albacete Balompié (fit score 80/100) and Olivier Aertssen from PEC Zwolle (fit score 79/100) are strong tactical alternatives.

Best replacements for Pol Valentín

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Lorenzo Aguadosimilar↗Albacete Balompié24€600k9280
2Uba Charlessimilar↗Lillestrøm SK24€800k9178
3Olivier Aertssensimilar↗PEC Zwolle22€600k8979
4Carlos Pugasimilar↗Málaga CF26€800k8978
5Thierry Correiasimilar↗Valencia27€2.6m8980
6Julian Eitschbergersimilar↗Hertha BSC22€1.0m8978
7Tim Janischsimilar↗1. FC Nürnberg21€800k8977
8Brayann Pereirasimilar↗NEC Nijmegen23€1.1m8981
9Saël Kumbedisimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg21€12m8980
10Mathys Tourrainesimilar↗Grenoble Foot 3825€600k8880
11Sean Fusiresimilar↗Sheffield Wednesday21€800k8879
12Paulo Henriquesimilar↗Vasco da Gama30€5.8m8877

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

Why these players match Pol Valentín

1. Lorenzo AguadoAlbacete Balompié80/100

≈ 100% Pol Valentín · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90

2. Uba CharlesLillestrøm SK78/100

≈ 100% Pol Valentín · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90

3. Olivier AertssenPEC Zwolle79/100

≈ 100% Pol Valentín · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Pol Valentín?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lorenzo Aguado (Albacete Balompié) does the closest job to Pol Valentín, at 92/100 on profile. Uba Charles and Olivier Aertssen follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pol Valentín?

Yes — Lorenzo Aguado (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar right back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Pol Valentín?

Doppel learns Pol Valentín's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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