Who should replace Adrián Lapeña?
CBCórdoba · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdrián Lapeña's profile ↗
Adrián Lapeña is a centre-back for Córdoba in LaLiga 2, with 17 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lapeña, André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven stands out with a fit score of 85/100, followed closely by Matthew Pollock of Watford, who has a fit score of 84/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical alignment that could effectively fill Lapeña's role.
Best replacements for Adrián Lapeña
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adrián Lapeña
≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adrián Lapeña?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Adrián Lapeña, at 93/100 on profile. Matthew Pollock and Francesco Acerbi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adrián Lapeña?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Adrián Lapeña?
Doppel learns Adrián Lapeña's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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