Who should replace Attila Szalai?
CB/LBStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAttila Szalai's profile ↗
Attila Szalai is a centre-back/left-back for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 15 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Szalai include Luke Thomas from Leicester City, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Bryan Goncalves from FCV Dender, with a fit score of 84/100. For those seeking the best replacement for Szalai, these players offer strong tactical fits.
Best replacements for Attila Szalai
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 87 |
| 10 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Attila Szalai
≈ 100% Attila Szalai · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Attila Szalai · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Attila Szalai · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Attila Szalai?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luke Thomas (Leicester City) does the closest job to Attila Szalai, at 91/100 on profile. Bryan Goncalves and Joedrick Pupe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Attila Szalai?
Yes — Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Attila Szalai?
Doppel learns Attila Szalai'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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