Who should replace Lassana Coulibaly?
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLassana Coulibaly's profile ↗
Lassana Coulibaly is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lecce in Serie A, with 33 appearances, 3 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Coulibaly, Jacopo Fazzini (Empoli) stands out with a fit score of 83/100, while Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge) also presents a strong option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lassana Coulibaly
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lassana Coulibaly?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Frank Anguissa (SSC Napoli) does the closest job to Lassana Coulibaly, at 93/100 on profile. Lawrence Agyekum and Victor Froholdt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lassana Coulibaly?
Yes — Leonel Bucca (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lassana Coulibaly?
Doppel learns Lassana Coulibaly's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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