Who should replace Marc Cucurella?
LBChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Cucurella's profile ↗
Marc Cucurella is a left-back for Chelsea in the Premier League, with 34 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Cucurella, Sergi Cardona from Villarreal offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Juan Miranda from Bologna and Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club also present viable options, with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Charalampos Lykogiannissimilar↗ | Bologna | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Cucurella
≈ 100% Marc Cucurella · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Marc Cucurella · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marc Cucurella · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marc Cucurella?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) does the closest job to Marc Cucurella, at 92/100 on profile. Juan Miranda and Yuri Berchiche follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marc Cucurella?
Yes — Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) plays a similar left back role at roughly €900k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marc Cucurella?
Doppel learns Marc Cucurella's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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