Who should replace Manuel Lama?
CBGranada · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Lama's profile ↗
Manuel Lama is a centre-back for Granada in LaLiga 2, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Lama, Wagner Leonardo from Grêmio (fit 85/100) and Mark McGuinness from Sheffield United (fit 84/100) stand out as strong tactical fits, alongside Sinaly Diomandé (fit 82/100) and Stefan Leković (fit 80/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 22 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Hasan Kuruçaysimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Lama
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Manuel Lama · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Lama?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) does the closest job to Manuel Lama, at 92/100 on profile. Sinaly Diomandé and Wagner Leonardo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Lama?
Yes — Michael Venturi (Venezia) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Lama?
Doppel learns Manuel Lama's role profile from his 2025/26 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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