Players like David Luiz
CBFortaleza · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Luiz's profile ↗
David Luiz is a centre-back for Fortaleza in the Brazilian Serie A, with 23 appearances in 2024, contributing 3 goals over 1765 minutes. Players similar to Luiz include Luka Vušković from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Odin Luras Bjørtuft from Bodø/Glimt, boasting a fit score of 87/100. Chancel Mbemba of Olympique de Marseille and Harry Darling from Swansea City also present comparable profiles with fit scores of 83/100 and 86/100, respectively.
About David Luiz
David Luiz is a versatile attacking centre-back, renowned for his ability to contribute offensively while dominating aerial duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he showcases impressive goal-scoring instincts, netting three times this season, and ranks in the top 10% for finishing. While defensive metrics may not be his strongest suit, his durability is an asset, having missed only 12 games over the past three seasons. Expect him to lead from the back with both skill and experience.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Luiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jure Balkovecsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Luiz
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Luiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to David Luiz, with a 84/100 overall match. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Chancel Mbemba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Luiz?
Yes. Pietro Ceccaroni (Palermo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Luiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Luiz's 2024 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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