Who should replace Christopher Operi?
LBBaşakşehir FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristopher Operi's profile ↗
Christopher Operi is a left-back for Başakşehir FK in the Turkish Super Lig, with 22 appearances and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Operi, Lucas Esquivel from Athletico boasts a fit score of 82/100, while Zaidu Sanusi from FC Porto offers an 81/100 fit. Both players provide strong tactical alternatives for clubs looking for similar left-back profiles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Jules Gaudinsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Zaidu Sanusisimilar↗ | FC Porto | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Archie Brownsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 24 | €12m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Matheus Bidusimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christopher Operi
≈ 100% Christopher Operi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Christopher Operi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Christopher Operi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christopher Operi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Esquivel (Athletico) does the closest job to Christopher Operi, at 94/100 on profile. Jules Gaudin and Zaidu Sanusi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christopher Operi?
Yes — Djevencio van der Kust (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christopher Operi?
Doppel learns Christopher Operi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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