Who should replace Maxence Lacroix?
CBChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxence Lacroix's profile ↗
Maxence Lacroix is a centre-back for Chelsea in the Premier League, making 35 appearances during the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Lacroix and fit tactically include Nicolás Valentini from Deportivo Alavés with a fit score of 85/100, and Sven Botman of Newcastle United, who has a fit score of 84/100. Both players are capable alternatives for a similar role in defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 89 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maxence Lacroix · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /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 95/100 on profile. Nicolás Valentini and Alberto Dossena 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 82/100 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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