Who should replace Luka Lochoshvili?
CB/LB/RB1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Lochoshvili's profile ↗
Luka Lochoshvili is a centre-back/left-back for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 33 appearances and 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lochoshvili, Caleb Taylor from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while Ethan Pinnock from Brentford and Michael Keane from Everton both offer solid alternatives, with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Luka Lochoshvili
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Chibuike Nwaiwusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 23 | €9.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Lochoshvili
≈ 100% Luka Lochoshvili · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Luka Lochoshvili · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Luka Lochoshvili · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luka Lochoshvili?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) does the closest job to Luka Lochoshvili, at 94/100 on profile. Chibuike Nwaiwu and Caleb Taylor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luka Lochoshvili?
Yes — Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.2m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luka Lochoshvili?
Doppel learns Luka Lochoshvili'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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