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 (Luton Town) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Manuel Lama is an imposing aerial presence in defence, thriving as a robust centre-back with a knack for contributing to the attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his positional peers, he showcases strong aerial duel success and has a notable goal-scoring ability for a defender. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable asset at the back for Granada.
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↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 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↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 87 | 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 best replacement for Manuel Lama?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark McGuinness (Luton Town) 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. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
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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