Who should replace Julen Lobete?
ST/LWMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulen Lobete's profile ↗
Julen Lobete is a striker and left winger for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lobete, Iván Romero from Levante UD offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Georginio Rutter from Leeds United provides a strong alternative with a fit score of 83/100.
Best replacements for Julen Lobete
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €31m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Jastin Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 22 | €500k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Marko Pjacasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 31 | €1.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 6 | Maxence Riverasimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €2.9m | 94 | 81 |
| 7 | Ihlas Bebousimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 32 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 8 | Ange-Yoan Bonnysimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €34m | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julen Lobete
≈ 100% Julen Lobete · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Julen Lobete · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Julen Lobete · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julen Lobete?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesús Rodriguez (Como) does the closest job to Julen Lobete, at 94/100 on profile. Georginio Rutter and Jastin García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julen Lobete?
Yes — Jastin García (FC Andorra) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julen Lobete?
Doppel learns Julen Lobete's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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