Who should replace Samuel Yohou?
CBLe Mans · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Yohou's profile ↗
Samuel Yohou is a centre-back for Le Mans in Ligue 2, with 31 appearances and 4 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Yohou include Stefan Leković from Villarreal B, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Cheick Keita from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit for teams seeking a similar defensive profile.
Best replacements for Samuel Yohou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Cheick Keitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €3.8m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Manu Hernandosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 30 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Yohou
≈ 100% Samuel Yohou · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Samuel Yohou · low reliability
≈ 100% Samuel Yohou · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Yohou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stefan Leković (Villarreal B U23) does the closest job to Samuel Yohou, at 94/100 on profile. Cheick Keita and Manu Hernando follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samuel Yohou?
Yes — Gabriel Wallentin (Halmstads BK) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samuel Yohou?
Doppel learns Samuel Yohou'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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