Players like Manuel Lama
CBGranada · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Lama's profile ↗
Manuel Lama is a centre-back for Granada in LaLiga 2, with 34 appearances and notable contributions of 3 goals and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Lama include Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Ravil Tagir from KVC Westerlo, also with a fit score of 87/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a player like Lama.
12 players most similar to Manuel Lama
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 86 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 86 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 84 | 85 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Lama
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Lama?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Guarino (Empoli) is the closest profile to Manuel Lama, with a 87/100 overall match. Ravil Tagir and Emin Bayram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Lama?
Yes. Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
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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