Players like Íñigo Lekue
RB/LBAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÍñigo Lekue's profile ↗
The players most similar to Íñigo Lekue are Omar Haktab Traore, Álex Jiménez, Lukas Reich. Doppel rates Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matthias Bader scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Íñigo Lekue is a versatile full-back known for his ability to contribute in attack while maintaining solid defensive responsibilities. His impressive touches and successful dribbles highlight his capacity to progress play, complemented by a strong aerial presence. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 12% of his peers, Lekue's durability is a significant asset, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Touches, Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Íñigo Lekue
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €20m | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Lukas Reichsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 20 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 6 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 82 | 78 |
| 7 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 80 | 78 |
| 12 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 80 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Íñigo Lekue
≈ 100% Íñigo Lekue · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Íñigo Lekue · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Íñigo Lekue · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Íñigo Lekue?
By Doppel's fit score, Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Íñigo Lekue, with a 79/100 overall match. Álex Jiménez and Lukas Reich are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Íñigo Lekue?
Yes. Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar right back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Íñigo Lekue?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Íñigo Lekue's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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