Who should replace Diogo Leite?
CB/LB/RB1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Leite's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Diogo Leite, the best-fitting centre backs are Chris Richards, Jeff Chabot, Unai Núñez. Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Brooks at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Diogo Leite
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 25 | €16m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 19 | €25m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | Valencia | 19 | €17m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Leite
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Leite?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Diogo Leite, at 93/100 on profile. Jeff Chabot and Unai Núñez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Diogo Leite?
Yes — John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Diogo Leite?
Doppel learns Diogo Leite'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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