Who should replace Julien Boyer?
LBUS Boulogne Côte-d'Opale · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Boyer's profile ↗
Julien Boyer is a left-back for US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale in Ligue 2, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Boyer could be Eirik Franke Saunes from Bryne FK, who has a fit score of 84/100, or Emanuele Valeri of Parma, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable options for clubs looking for players similar to Boyer.
Best replacements for Julien Boyer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Bruno Pittónsimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 33 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Abner Viníciussimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €9.2m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Boyer
≈ 100% Julien Boyer · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Julien Boyer · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Julien Boyer · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien Boyer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) does the closest job to Julien Boyer, at 92/100 on profile. Emanuele Valeri and Marc Bola follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julien Boyer?
Yes — Bruno Pittón (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julien Boyer?
Doppel learns Julien Boyer's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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