Players like Florian Lejeune
CBRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Lejeune's profile ↗
The players most similar to Florian Lejeune are Marc Guéhi, James Tarkowski, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Florian Lejeune is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back who excels in transitioning play and contributing offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his positional peers, he showcases elite skills, particularly in long-range passing and goal-scoring, evidenced by his impressive shots and non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline for Rayo Vallecano.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Florian Lejeune
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 89 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Lejeune
≈ 100% Florian Lejeune · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Florian Lejeune · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Florian Lejeune · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Lejeune?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Florian Lejeune, with a 84/100 overall match. James Tarkowski and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Florian Lejeune?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Florian Lejeune?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Florian Lejeune's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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