Who should replace Maxence Lacroix?
CBCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Maxence Lacroix, the best-fitting centre backs are Sven Botman, Stefan Bell, James Hill. Sven Botman (Newcastle United) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Bell at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maxence Lacroix
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Botman | Newcastle United | 25 | €33m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Stefan Bell | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | James Hill | Bournemouth | 23 | €24m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Nicolás Valentini | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Yerry Mina | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Ethan Pinnock | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Timo Hübers | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Chris Richards | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Alberto Dossena | Cagliari | 25 | €5.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeld | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Kike Salas | Sevilla | 22 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Willi Orbán | RB Leipzig | 33 | €5.5m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxence Lacroix
≈ 100% Maxence Lacroix · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maxence Lacroix · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maxence Lacroix · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxence Lacroix?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sven Botman (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Maxence Lacroix, at 93/100 on profile. Stefan Bell and James Hill follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maxence Lacroix?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maxence Lacroix?
Doppel learns Maxence Lacroix'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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