Who should replace Luca Ranieri?
CB/LBFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Ranieri's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Luca Ranieri, the best-fitting centre backs are Chancel Mbemba, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Alejandro Catena. Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jeffrey Gouweleeuw at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Luca Ranieri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 35 | €1.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 32 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Ranieri
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≈ 100% Luca Ranieri · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luca Ranieri · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Ranieri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille) does the closest job to Luca Ranieri, at 93/100 on profile. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and Alejandro Catena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luca Ranieri?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luca Ranieri?
Doppel learns Luca Ranieri'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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