Who should replace Diogo Leite?
CB/LB/RB1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Leite's profile ↗
Diogo Leite is a centre-back/left-back for 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Leite include Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Rio Hillen from NAC Breda, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players can effectively fill the same tactical role as Leite.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Leite
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Leite?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) does the closest job to Diogo Leite, at 92/100 on profile. Jaydee Canvot and Rio Hillen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Diogo Leite?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 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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