Players like Leonardo Buta
LBEibar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Buta's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leonardo Buta are Matthéo Xantippe, Juan Larios, Brais Martínez. Doppel rates Matthéo Xantippe (Grenoble Foot 38) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Delaine scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Leonardo Buta
Leonardo Buta is a tenacious left-back known for his robust defensive capabilities and strong duel-winning ability, ranking in the top 27% among his positional peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 49%, he consistently contributes to his team's stability on the backline. His durability is a standout trait, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his attacking contributions may not be prolific, his defensive prowess makes him a valuable asset in any squad.
Strengths: Duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leonardo Buta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Juan Lariossimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Brais Martínezsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Rémy Vitasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Jozhua Vertrouwdsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Buta
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≈ 100% Leonardo Buta · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Buta?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthéo Xantippe (Grenoble Foot 38) is the closest profile to Leonardo Buta, with a 82/100 overall match. Juan Larios and Brais Martínez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leonardo Buta?
Yes. Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leonardo Buta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leonardo Buta's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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