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Who should replace Castello Lukeba?

CBRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCastello Lukeba's profile ↗

Castello Lukeba is a centre-back for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, with 26 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Lukeba include Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Ahmetcan Kaplan from NEC Nijmegen, also with a fit score of 84/100. Players similar to Lukeba, such as Jorrel Hato and Gael Alonso, offer tactical versatility, making them suitable alternatives for his role.

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Best replacements for Castello Lukeba

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Emre Cansimilar↗Borussia Dortmund32€3.2m9384
2Jorrel Hatosimilar↗AFC Ajax20€41m9381
3Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗NEC Nijmegen23€6.5m9284
4Gael Alonsosimilar↗FC Andorra24€1.0m9281
5Odilon Kossounousimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen25€16m9181
6Kevin Dikssimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach30€4.8m9185
7Oumar Soletsimilar↗Udinese26€22m9186
8Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗AC Milan25€38m9184
9Matheus Araújosimilar↗Santa Clara25€3.4m9182
10Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗RC Lens21€19m9185
11Fabian Schärsimilar↗Newcastle United35€3.9m9183
12Florian Grillitschsimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim31€2.6m9083

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Castello Lukeba

1. Emre CanBorussia Dortmund84/100

≈ 100% Castello Lukeba · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Jorrel HatoAFC Ajax81/100

≈ 100% Castello Lukeba · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

3. Ahmetcan KaplanNEC Nijmegen84/100

≈ 100% Castello Lukeba · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Castello Lukeba?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Castello Lukeba, at 93/100 on profile. Jorrel Hato and Ahmetcan Kaplan follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Castello Lukeba?

Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Castello Lukeba?

Doppel learns Castello Lukeba'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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