Players like Leandro Bacuna
CM/RB/CDMFC Groningen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeandro Bacuna's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leandro Bacuna are Thijs Oosting, Christian Eriksen, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) a 86/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thijs Oosting scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Leandro Bacuna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
| 6 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 9 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leandro Bacuna
≈ 100% Leandro Bacuna · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Leandro Bacuna · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Leandro Bacuna · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leandro Bacuna?
By Doppel's fit score, Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Leandro Bacuna, with a 86/100 overall match. Christian Eriksen and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leandro Bacuna?
Yes. Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leandro Bacuna?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leandro Bacuna'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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