Who should replace Leif Davis?
LBIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeif Davis's profile ↗
Leif Davis is a left-back for Ipswich Town in the Championship, having made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. The best replacements for Davis include Ryan Manning from Southampton, Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles, and Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United, all with a tactical fit score of 88/100, making them ideal alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leif Davis
≈ 100% Leif Davis · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Leif Davis · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leif Davis · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leif Davis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Manning (Southampton) does the closest job to Leif Davis, at 94/100 on profile. Dean James and Harrison Burrows follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leif Davis?
Yes — Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leif Davis?
Doppel learns Leif Davis'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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