Players like Leonel Bucca
CMIndependiente Rivadavia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonel Bucca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leonel Bucca are Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, Khalil Fayad, Christantus Uche. Doppel rates Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lawrence Agyekum scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Leonel Bucca is a robust, combative central midfielder known for his defensive tenacity and aerial prowess. With an impressive ability to win duels and regain possession in the attacking third, he stands out defensively despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 24% of his peers. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While his passing accuracy in the final third could improve, his strengths make him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition plays.
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 · 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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