Who should replace Francois Lajugie?
RB/CBAnnecy FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancois Lajugie's profile ↗
Francois Lajugie is a right-back/centre-back for Annecy FC in Ligue 2, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Lajugie, Andrea Tiritiello of Virtus Entella stands out with a tactical fit score of 87/100. Other notable options include Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Manuel Lama of Granada, with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Francois Lajugie
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Knightsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 29 | €800k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Lukas Frenkertsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 26 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francois Lajugie
≈ 100% Francois Lajugie · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Francois Lajugie · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Francois Lajugie · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francois Lajugie?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josh Knight (Hannover 96) does the closest job to Francois Lajugie, at 94/100 on profile. Manuel Lama and Gabriele Guarino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Francois Lajugie?
Yes — Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Francois Lajugie?
Doppel learns Francois Lajugie's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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