Players like Leonel Bucca
CMIndependiente Rivadavia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonel Bucca's profile ↗
Leonel Bucca is a central midfielder for Independiente Rivadavia in the Liga Profesional, with 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists over 1350 minutes. Players similar to Bucca include Khalil Fayad from Montpellier, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Christantus Uche from Getafe, also with a fit score of 84/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking midfield options.
About Leonel Bucca
Leonel Bucca is a combative central midfielder, known for his tenacity and aerial prowess. With an impressive ability to win duels and regain possession in the attacking third, he showcases a strong work ethic and defensive acumen, making him a reliable presence in the engine room. Despite a lower ranking in passing accuracy metrics, his durability is a standout feature, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and commitment to the team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leonel Bucca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 88 |
| 12 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonel Bucca
≈ 100% Leonel Bucca · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Leonel Bucca · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Leonel Bucca · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonel Bucca?
By Doppel's fit score, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Leonel Bucca, with a 83/100 overall match. Khalil Fayad and Christantus Uche are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leonel Bucca?
Yes. Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leonel Bucca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leonel Bucca's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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