Players like Leonardo Buta
LBRed Star FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Buta's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leonardo Buta are Matthéo Xantippe, Hodei Arrillaga, Juan Larios. 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 October 2026.
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Leonardo Buta is a tenacious, defensively-minded left-back who excels in duels, showcasing a strong presence in one-on-one situations. Despite his limited contributions in attack, his durability is impressive, missing only three games in three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While his offensive metrics may not stand out, Buta's defensive prowess makes him a solid option for teams prioritizing defensive stability.
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 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Juan Lariossimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Brais Martínezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Rémy Vitasimilar↗ | Tondela | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 34 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €1.8m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Leonardo Buta?
Statistically, Matthéo Xantippe (Grenoble Foot 38) is the closest look-alike to Leonardo Buta — a 82/100 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 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. Hodei Arrillaga and Juan Larios are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leonardo Buta?
Yes. Thomas Delaine (Le Havre) 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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