Players like Lee Buchanan
LBBirmingham City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLee Buchanan's profile ↗
Lee Buchanan is a left-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 32 appearances and 2733 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Buchanan include Eiran Cashin from Blackburn Rovers, who has a fit score of 76/100, and Andrea Carboni of Monza, with a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable options are Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam and Deyovaisio Zeefuik of Hertha BSC, both with fit scores of 77/100 and 78/100, respectively.
About Lee Buchanan
Lee Buchanan is a defensive-minded left-back known for his robust tackling and aerial prowess, making him a reliable presence in the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% among his peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks effectively. However, his attacking contributions are limited, as indicated by low figures in goal involvements and creativity. Despite some injury concerns, his durability has improved this season, with 32 appearances underlining his growing reliability.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 101 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lee Buchanan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lee Buchanan
≈ 100% Lee Buchanan · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lee Buchanan · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lee Buchanan · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lee Buchanan?
By Doppel's fit score, Eiran Cashin (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Lee Buchanan, with a 77/100 overall match. Andrea Carboni and Teo Quintero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lee Buchanan?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar left back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lee Buchanan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lee Buchanan's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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