Who should replace Gaëtan Paquiez?
RB/CBGrenoble Foot 38 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaëtan Paquiez's profile ↗
Gaëtan Paquiez is a right-back/centre-back for Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2. For those looking for the best replacement for Paquiez, Hamza El Kaouakibi from Südtirol offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Raphaël Lipinski from Rodez AF and Enrique Lofolomo from SV Zulte Waregem both provide a fit score of 82/100.
Best replacements for Gaëtan Paquiez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphaël Lipinskisimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Hidde ter Avestsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Ruggero Frosininisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 25 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Marlon Fosseysimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €3.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Devyne Renschsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €7.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gaëtan Paquiez
≈ 100% Gaëtan Paquiez · low reliability
≈ 100% Gaëtan Paquiez · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gaëtan Paquiez · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gaëtan Paquiez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Raphaël Lipinski (Rodez AF) does the closest job to Gaëtan Paquiez, at 93/100 on profile. Hamza El Kaouakibi and Enrique Lofolomo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gaëtan Paquiez?
Yes — Ruggero Frosinini (Catanzaro) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gaëtan Paquiez?
Doppel learns Gaëtan Paquiez'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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