Players like Manuel Lama
CBGranada · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Lama's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manuel Lama are Mark McGuinness, Wagner Leonardo, Gabriele Calvani. Doppel rates Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rodrigo Guth scores 84/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Manuel Lama is an aerially dominant centre-back with a knack for scoring, making him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his peers, he showcases reliability and resilience, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in tackles or interceptions, his ability to win aerial duels and contribute offensively with goals highlights his strengths as a robust defensive presence.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manuel Lama
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Lama
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Manuel Lama?
Statistically, Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Manuel Lama — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Lama?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Manuel Lama, with a 84/100 overall match. Wagner Leonardo and Gabriele Calvani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Lama?
Yes. Rodrigo Guth (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel Lama?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel Lama's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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